• Why is partnerships for forests supporting the Africa palm oil initiative?
  • Partnerships for Forests is supporting the Africa Palm Oil Initiative to realise its vision of a prosperous palm oil industry which brings jobs and wealth to local communities in a way that is environmentally and socially sustainable and protects the rich tropical forests of the region.
  • Where is palm oil grown in Africa?
  • Oil palm is cultivated in about 40% of African countries located in the tropical belt of the continent from Liberia to Tanzania and extending southwest to Angola (Descals et al., 2021 ). In 2018, Nigeria, C?te d’Ivoire, Ghana, Cameroon, and the Democratic Republic of Congo were the top five palm oil producers in Africa (FAOSTAT, 2021 ).
  • Why is palm oil important in Africa?
  • Palm oil provided a vital food source for local communities and was one of the region¡¯s earliest traded commodities. Today, palm oil in Africa accounts for around 70 per cent of edible oil consumption and it¡¯s estimated that up to 22 million hectares of land in West and Central Africa could be converted to oil palm plantations by 2021.
  • What is sustainable oil palm production in Ghana?
  • Sustainable oil palm production in Ghana shall be undertaken in a manner that protects, improves and sustains rural livelihoods and the rights of outgrowers/ smallholders in the sector through their efective participation in policy formulation, their implementation, fresh fruit bunch pricing and initiatives targeted at increasing productivity…¡±
  • How are the 10 Apoi countries implementing sustainable palm oil production?
  • The 10 APOI countries have each followed a three-phase process: engagement, development and implementation. National Principles and Action Plans were developed to guide the implementation of sustainable palm oil production in each country.
  • Which countries are participating in the palm oil initiative?
  • The Initiative brings together partners from ten palm oil-producing countries: Cameroon, Central African Republic, C?te d¡¯Ivoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Gabon, Ghana, Liberia, Edo State in Nigeria, Republic of the Congo, and Sierra Leone.