Legally Required Document

Title in original language: pas d’exception

Applicable to: Industrial concession holders

Holder of Document: Ministry in charge of forests / Concession holder / Local community 

Signature required by:
Concession holder / Local community

Key considerations when checking the doc:
Have all parties signed the document?

Has the agreement been concluded before management and harvesting activities?

Are all the local communities affected by the forest management included in the agreement or covered by another agreement?

Purpose and content of document:
Agreement with local communities, particularly the implementation of socio-economic activities and infrastructures to the benefit of local communities and indigenous people. The agreement is part of the technical specifications annexed to the forest concession contract. As such, it is an integral part of the contract.

Evidence limitations and weaknesses:
The signature of the agreement does not guarantee its effective implementation in the field.