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Norway and Finland dish out USD5m to curb illegal logging

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Publication Date: 
August 8, 2012
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IPPmedia

The governments of Norway and Finland have dished out USD5m which would be used in the campaign to improve transparency and accountability and reduce illegal logging in the forestry sector.

Speaking at the launch of the five years campaign dubbed ‘Mama Misitu’, the Finish Ambassador to Tanzania, Sinikka Antila, said the campaign is expected to result in tangible changes in behaviour, increased transparency by government and private sector officials.
 
 
 
 
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