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This report analyzes the policy responses of Southern African nations to the global food price increases of 2006–2008. It argues that the region exists in a state of permanent food insecurity, making the global crisis a "spike" in a long-term trend rather than an isolated event. The report emphasizes the role of the Comprehensive African Agricultural Development Program (CAADP) as the primary framework for coordinated regional responses, focusing on long-term structural improvements over short-term reactionary measures.

This policy briefing by the South African Institute of International Affairs argues that effective governance, specifically the devolution of rights to local communities, is the essential 'linchpin' for the sustainable management of Africa's dryland forests. It highlights the economic under-valuation of these ecosystems and calls for policy incentives that align community benefits with conservation efforts.

This document consists of the General Conditions and Procurement Provisions for grants issued by the Norwegian Ministry of Climate and Environment (KLD) and the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (Norad) to NGOs. It outlines strict requirements for financial management, reporting, auditing, and procurement, alongside a specific project framework for the World Resources Institute's (WRI) Global Forest Watch (GFW) platform aimed at reducing global forest loss by 2030.