| Article ID: | iaor20124192 |
| Volume: | 20 |
| Issue: | 11 |
| Start Page Number: | 112 |
| End Page Number: | 119 |
| Publication Date: | Jul 2012 |
| Journal: | Forest Policy and Economics |
| Authors: | Tieguhong Julius Chupezi, Grouwels Sophie, Ndoye Ousseynou, Mala Armand William, Fokou Sakam Ignace, Useni Marcel, Betti Jean Lagarde |
| Keywords: | forestry, developing countries, finance & banking |
This paper analyses the financing gaps of small and medium forest enterprises (SMFEs) in two countries located in central Africa. Total capital required for the development of 151 pilot enterprises in Cameroon and the Democratic Republic of Congo was evaluated at US$ 1335025 out of which enterprises own contribution was 63% and the remainder was subject to external assistance. There was consistent variation in capital requirements, own contribution and level of assistance sought among the enterprises. The paper recommends the provision of both technical and targeted financial assistance to SMFEs in central Africa.