FINAL EVALUATION REPORT Capacity building of business associations and for the media to understand and engage with the FLEGT From February 2014 – August 2015 Center for Education and Development September 2015
FINAL EVALUATION REPORT
Capacity building of business associations
and for the media to understand and
engage with the FLEGT From February 2014 – August 2015
Center for Education and Development
September 2015
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CONTENTS
I. INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................................. 4
1.1. The project background .....................................................................................................................4
1.2. The objective of the final evaluation .................................................................................................5
1.3. Methodologies ...................................................................................................................................5
II. RESULTS OF THE FINAL EVALUATION ............................................................................................. 8
2.1. Evaluation of activities implemented by the project .........................................................................8
2.2. Results from the interviews with businesses .................................................................................. 13
2.3. Results from the interviews with related organizations and stakeholders .................................... 17
2.4. Results from survey with media organizations ............................................................................... 20
2.5. Evaluation of the effectiveness of the communication via media coverage .................................. 25
III. CONCLUSIONS ............................................................................................................................ 27
4.1. Recommendations from businesses ............................................................................................... 29
4.2. Recommendations from the media ................................................................................................ 30
4.3. Recommendations from the evaluation team ................................................................................ 30
ANNEX: QUESTIONNAIRES .............................................................................................................. 32
Annex 1. Questionaire for small and medium enterprises - SMEs ........................................................ 32
Annex 2. Questionaire for related stakeholders .................................................................................... 36
Annex 3. Questionaire for Media representatives ................................................................................ 39
Annex 4. List of the survey’s enterprises, related stakeholders and media reprentatives ................... 43
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LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1: Sequences of the project activities and approaches .................................................................. 11
Figure 2: Communication development and management strategy ......................................................... 12
Figure 3: Information links and flows ........................................................................................................ 12
Figure 4: Percentage of enterprises’ understanding about FLEGT-VPA .................................................... 13
Figure 5: Information channels that enterprises accessed in the needs assessment and final evaluation14
Figure 6: Percentage of enterprises that understand about Timber Legality definition ........................... 14
Figure 7: Percentage of enterprises that are aware of the principles of Timber Legality definitions ....... 15
Figure 8: Percentage of enterprises that know about TLAS ...................................................................... 16
Figure 9: Percentages of organizations that are interested in FLEGT-VPA ................................................ 17
Figure 10: Channels that organizations received information on FLEGT-VPA ........................................... 18
Figure 11: Ways to provide information for media ................................................................................... 19
Figure 12: Percentage of reporters’ understanding of FLEGT-VPA............................................................ 20
Figure 13: Media responded to seven areas that are important in FLEGT…………………………………………..…21
Figure 14: Evaluation of important VPA content ....................................................................................... 21
Figure 15: Percentage of reporters that knew about Timber Legality definition ...................................... 22
Figure 16: Percentage of reporters that knew about TLAS........................................................................ 23
Figure 17: Percentage of reporters that knew about Due Diligence………………………………………………………23
Figure 18: Methods that the media would like to receive information on FLEGT .................................... 24
Figure 19: Potential support from media .................................................................................................. 25
Figure 20: Comparison of the quality of online media coverage before and after the project
interventions .............................................................................................................................................. 26
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LIST OF ACRONYMS
Center for Education and Development CED
Small and Medium Enterprises SMEs
European Forest Institute EFI
European Union EU
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations FAO
Forest Law Enforcement, Governace and Trade FLEGT
Industrial Zone IZ
Non-Government Organization NGO
Agriculture and Rural Development ARD
Timber Legality Assurance System TLAS
Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry VCCI
Voluntary Partnership Agreement VPA
Export and Import E&I
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I. INTRODUCTION
1.1. The project background
Vietnam imports a large amount of timber from various countries in the region, such as Laos, Thailand,
Cambodia, Malaysia and China. Vietnamese timber products are exported to more than 100 countries
across the world, including high-end and environmental conscious markets such as the European Union
(EU), the United States (US) and Japan. To meet the increasing demand for timber products, timber is
imported from many sources, including countries with a high risk of using illegal timbers.
The signing of the Voluntarily Partnership Agreement (VPA) under the Forest Law Enforcement,
Governance and Trade (FLEGT) will help Vietnam to improve its timber trade. FLEGT-VPA will improve
the transparency and legality of the Vietnam timber trade while also encouraging sustainable forest
management and better enterprise governance. To help related stakeholders to better understand
FLEGT-VPA and its fundamental requirements, the EU-FAO-FLEGT program supported a project entitled:
“Building capacity for the business associations and for the media to understand and engage with
FLEGT-VPA”. The project planned activities are outlined in the following box1.
The project description based on the agreement between CED and EU-FAO-FLEGT program
The project has been implemented by the Center for Education and Development (CED), in coordination
with Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI), with the objective to increase the capacity of
business associations and media organizations to better understand and participate in the FLEGT-VPA
process.
To achieve that objective, the following activities were proposed:
Assessment of information and training on FLEGT of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and
related stakeholders: Interviews and needs assessment of approximately 60 enterprises and related
stakeholders in the provinces of Quang Nam, Quang Ngai, Da Nang, Binh Dinh, Binh Duong and Ho Chi
Minh.
Training to build capacity for media representatives on issues related to FLEGT: Organize a training
workshop for 45 media representatives, business associations and NGOs in Hanoi and 15
representatives from the provinces: Binh Dinh, Binh Duong, and Da Nang.
Peer learning workshop and information exchanges among businesses in the timber processing sector
on issues related to FLEGT-VPA: Organize a peer learning workshop with participation of 50
representatives from the government, related projects and businesses in one of the biggest timber
processing hubs in Vietnam. The workshop aims at sharing information on FLEGT-VPA among
businesses, business associations, media representatives and other relevant communities.
Implementing a media plan to communicate FLEGT related issues to businesses: It is expected that
there will be three radio programs; five television programs (two documentary films and three short
reportages); 15 news articles (both online and print). All of this information should be available for
access online after the project.
Develop and publish information for businesses: Publish 1,000 information sets (including leaflets,
1 This is the content of the project according to the original agreement for a period of 12 months from the time of
signing (February 2014) and the time that negotiations were expected to end in late 2014. After that the project was
to be extended by 6 months (until September 13, 2015) and the activities be altered as necessary (See Part II:
Results of the Final Evaluation)
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booklets) for businesses; Develop 2-3 video clips on the FLEGT/VPA process and information relevant for
businesses; These clips will later be posted on social media for further reach to communities and
businesses.
Development of a website on FLEGT/ VPA and issues related to FLEGT: It should have a minimum reach
of 5,000 views during the project implementation.
1.2. The objective of the final evaluation
The final project evaluation aims to assess the effectiveness of the project implementation in achieving
set objectives and planned activities. Additionally, it aims to investigate the impacts of the project in
order to make recommendations for future activities and for further advancement of the FLEGT-VPA
and its implementation once it is concluded in Vietnam. In particular, the evaluation objectives are to:
i. Assess the activities implemented in reality and compare with planned ones (set objectives and
targets);
ii. Assess impacts of the project activities on related stakeholders, media respresentatives and
businesses;
iii. Make recommendations to promote communications related to FLEGT-VPA in the future.
1.3. Methodologies
1.3.1. Analyse and evaluate project activities based on the project database and reports
Information was collected in the initial needs assessment with information being updated throughout
the project implementation. The information relating to the communication, assessments and
evaluation of events such as training, workshops and data collected from the website and social media
have particularly assisted to evaluate the implemented activities.
All data collected from the needs assessment has been entered into a database which has been used as
a comparison with the data and information collected at the final project evaluation. Information on
communication related to VPA and FLEGT in Vietnam has also been collected and updated into a
database for monitoring and to evaluate the effectiveness and impact of communication activities. All
information related to the projects and deliverables, including media products (such as news clips and
videos) are accessible online (http://flegtvpa.com), views are monitored and shared for further posting
on Facebook, YouTube, and other social networks. This is one of the tools used for monitoring the
project activities and information developed in order to plan or adjust activities as needed to achieve
the best possible outcome.
The final evaluation of the project focused on the level of understanding of businesses and related
organizations in comparison with the data collected during the needs assessment to evaluate
effectiveness and impacts of the project activities.
1.3.2. Design the questionnaires
To assist the final evaluation, questionnaires were designed with a focus on assessing the general level
of understanding on key content of the VPA and attitudes towards FLEGT/VPA issues. It also aimed to
determine the perceived advantages and difficulties for enterprises once the VPA is implemented. It
was proposed that the results from the interviews be able to be compared with the initial data collected
during the needs assessment in addition to being able to collect further information and support from
respondents.
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1.3.3. Online survey with media representatives
Online survey design: The online survey is designed to assess the level of understanding of media
covering issues related to FLEGT and VPA to date. Online survey forms have been sent to media
representatives who participated in the media training workshop and media partners of the project.
Nine media representatives have responded; from these respondents, seven have been project
partners.
1.3.4. In-depth interviews at provinces
Interviews with enterprises: Interviews for the final assessment have been randomly selected based
from the list of enterprises which participated in the intial needs assessment conducted at the outset of
the project. 24 enterprises from various provinces/cities have agreed to participate in the final
assessment; Quang Nam (2), Da Nang (1), Binh Dinh (14), Ho Chi Minh (5) and Binh Duong (2).
Interviews with business associations and related stakeholders: The evaluation team interviewed seven
business associations and related organizations that are implementing activities and projects related to
FLEGT-VPA. The interviews focused on attitude, practices and capacity to provide information for
businesses and groups that they served on FLEGT-VPA; training and capacity building activities and any
plans for future. Assessment was also made of the current understanding of media and reporters on
issues related to VPA and FLEGT in addition to methods to provide information on FLEGT-VPA for the
media of these organizations. Based from interviews and experiences, lessons learned have been drawn
for future communication work.
1.3.5. Overall assessment of online media coverage
As one of the project’s aims was targeting towards media, communication and increasing the capacity
and quality of media coverage (part from evaluation and comparison of the database and monitoring
data), the evaluation also focuses on evaluation of overall online media coverage since November 2014
to August 2015, compared with the baseline from when the VPA negotiation started until October 2014.
Evaluation through communication assessment indicators:
Evaluation of the communication quality from the media has been assessed through the database which
has been updated throughout the project implementation, compared with actual and planned targets,
the activities implemented, information available on the website and social media, statistics on website
access, popularity of the website, project information on popular search engines and responses from
the evaluation form collected at project events. Feedback from the project information, reports,
deliverables, hard copies and online information, various quotes and excerpts from the project reports,
views and downloads from the internet have all been taken into account during the evaluation process.
Evaluate methodology and approaches (for media and communication):
The evaluation focused on online media means. The evaluation is based on the overall review of the
online media coverage on FLEGT-VPA conducted earlier (Details about the review can be found here:
http://en.flegtvpa.com/tailieu/vpa/en/MediaIssues-10032015_All_En_.pptx).
In this review all news and articles from 2010 (when negotiations commenced) to October 2014 have
been collected, assessed and served as the baseline for evaluating media quality. Additionally, news and
articles from March to July 2015 have also been collected, analysed and evaluated in comparison with
the baseline.
Within the project framework, evaluation has been conducted with media partners and other relevant
media sources, to compare with overall media coverage quality. The assessment focus was on both the
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quantity and the quality of news and articles, the quality of information quoted and excerpted,
identifying common mistakes or confusion that may lead to misunderstanding and making
recommendations for improving the quality of information disseminated.
Evaluation team: Members of the team include project participants from CED, project partners (VCCI
staff), business associations and independent evaluators.
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II. RESULTS OF THE FINAL EVALUATION
2.1. Evaluation of activities implemented by the project2
Activities implemented and results achieved after 18 months of implementation:3
i. Designed and conducted information needs assessment from SMEs and related stakeholders:
In April 2014, CED in partnership with VCCI (Central branch) conducted 81 interviews, of which
71 interviews were with businesses (63 Vietnamese SMEs), 4 interviews were with business
associations and 15 interviews with media representatives from across 6 provinces and cities of
Da Nang, Quang Nam, Quang Ngai, Binh Dinh, Binh Duong, and Ho Chi Minh City (the actual
target were higher than the planned target of 60 SMEs and related stakeholders).
The initial assessment results were presented in a draft form at the media training
workshop in July 2014 and refined and finalized after the workshops. The report is
available in both English and Vietnamese and can be accessed here:
http://en.flegtvpa.com/tailieu/vpa/en/Assessment-report-Final-Final-August-2014.pdf.
The report provided useful information and reference for organizations working on this
area, especially thoese who working on communication on issues related to FLEGT-VPA.
In particular, certain media groups and NGOs have used information from the
assessment for their reporting (this has been quoted in news and articles, while NGOs
have used information from the report for presentations and workshops). As of
12/8/2015 the report has accumulated 783 views, 14 downloads, 9 excerpts and quotes
on articles and news.
ii. Training and capacity buidling for media and communication on FLEGT and VPA:
a. On 9 July 2014 CED, in cooperation with WTO Center under VCCI, organized the training
workshop “Media training to build capacity for media in information provision on
FLEGT-VPA”, which attracted over 90 participants (information and report of this
workshop can be found here: http://en.flegtvpa.com/events). In this workshop,
participants were provided updated information on VPA and FLEGT, information on the
project activities and results of the needs assessment were also provided. Participants
from the workshop developed a specific communication plan for the project. There are
26 news segments and articles that have covered the workshop.
b. The project has collected all news and articles from the start of negotiations until
October 2014 and evaluated the quality of these (please see the review results here:
http://en.flegtvpa.com/tailieu/vpa/en/MediaIssues-10032015_All_En_.pptx). This
review has revealed shortcomings of the existing communication efforts related to
FLEGT-VPA. Based on the the results of the needs assessment and media training
workshop discussions the project has finalized the communication strategies and action
plan (Please see a copy of the communication strategy here:
http://en.flegtvpa.com/tailieu/vpa/en/FLEGT-Communications-Plan-August-28-
Final.pdf). The communication strategy has been disseminated to relevant stakeholders
and media representatives and can be refered to for any organizations working on
2 This evaluation was based on the review of the report, review of monitoring data and databases provided by the
project (for example: evaluation forms collected from the project events, workshop and training) 3 The project is extended up to 18 months; some of activities have been adjusted and amended after the needs
assessment and follow up discussions and consultations with related stakeholders within the same budget amount requested.
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communication on FLEGT-VPA over the long term. As soon as the communication
strategy was finalised the product was posted online (as of August 2015 it has been
viewed 104 times). Based on this strategy, the project has developed a communication
action plan and provided support for media partners to implement it.
c. In addition to this, CED has also implemented a range of activities to build capacity for
media and journalists to be able to cover and report issues related to FLEGT, for
example: information compilation, briefings for media, sponsored press tours, and
other technical and informational support (such as, development of transcripts and
editing), organisation of expert interviews, roundtables and discusssions to provide
updated information and question and answer sessions for media on FLEGT and VPA.
Quality of the news and coverage has been increased according to the the assessment
(Please refer to the assessment of quality of overall media coverage in Section 2.5 of the
report).
iii. Implementation of the media plan: Based on the media plan which has been developed with
media representatives, CED has provided support for implementation leveraging both
traditional and modern media channels to communicate issues related FLEGT and VPA to
businesses, bussiness assoications and the public in clear and understandable manners.
a. Specific deliverables of the media plan include: a series of clips explaining what FLEGT
and VPA are and how businesses should prepare, have been developed and posted
online on the project website and Youtube; two documentary films (25 minutes each)
have been broadcast on national television VTV; five news segments and reportages on
VTV and other television channels, 9 radio programs; 36 news articles from 7
newspaper outlets. All of this information can be accessed online and selected sources
also contain English subtitles: http://en.flegtvpa.com/communication.
b. All of the products from television and radio have been reproduced and further
disseminated on social media (for example radio programs have been reproduced and
posted here (Vietnamese only): http://en.flegtvpa.com/category/videos).
iv. Provision of information for businesses and support of business exchanges of information and
discussion through a peer learning workshop: On 26/6/2015, CED in coordination with VCCI
Central branch, organized a workshop on “Connecting businesses in timber processing industry
on FLEGT-VPA” in Binh Dinh (Details of the workshops, including presentations, can be found
here: http://en.flegtvpa.com/events). In this workshop businesses were provided updated
informaton on FLEGT-VPA from the negotiation representatives. The workshop has promoted
discussions and information excchanges among businesses and business associations on issues
related to FLEGT-VPA. Particularly, the discussion sessions have received a lot of inputs and
recommendations from the participants, including 30 from businesses and business
associations. The feedback received from participants has been greatly appreciative of the
workshop. The report of Binh Dinh workshop can be found here:
http://en.flegtvpa.com/tailieu/vpa/en/Binh%20Dinh%20workshop%20report%20final.docx. In
addition, using the information provided by the project, VCCI has provided and updated
businesses on issues related to FLEGT VPA through its own events and networks.
v. Develop and publish information for businesses: The project has collected and reviewed
information available on FLEGT and VPA in Vietnam, and then compiled to make it relevant for
businesses which can then be used by VCCI and business associations. The project has provided
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information, presentations, questions and answers to VCCI and business associations for further
dissemination. At the request of businesses and business assocations, as well as the media, the
project has compiled booklets on frequently asked questions and answers on FLEGT-VPA and
printed 700 copies; after one week of posting the booklet online, it had already reveiced 344
views. Participants of the final review workshop of this project were highly appreciative of the
booklets both in terms of content, usefulness and design. A copy of the information booklet (in
Vietnamese) can be found here:
http://flegtvpa.com/tailieu/vpa/anpham/Hoi_dap_FLEGT_VPA_dung_cho_doanh_nghiep.pdf
vi. Development of a website on FLEGT-VPA and related issues for businesses: The website on
FLEGT-VPA for businesses has been developed and selected content is available in English
(http://flegtvpa.com). It has received close to 13,000 page views as of 30th August and more
than 950 Facebook “likes” with over 100 posts (compared to 5,000 page views as planned by
the project in the first year).
All of the project products, including from the media, have been digitalized and posted
online so business and business associations can easily access the information. As some
of the information is available in English, the project developed an English accessible
version of the website so peers in other regions that are interested in this topic are also
able to utilise the website: (http://en.flegtvpa.com).
vii. Project monitoring and evaluation: The project activities have been adapted and monitored
closely following baseline data established after the needs asssement. The final evaluation was
conducted in the provinces of Quang Nam, Da Nang, Binh Dinh, Ho Chi Minh, and Binh Duong in
June and July 2015 with participation of 40 businesses, organizations and media groups.
viii. The project’s final review workshop: The final review workshop was organized on August 12,
2015 in Hanoi with participation from 50 representatives from various organizations (the
detailed report and presentations from the workshop can be accessed by the following link
http://en.flegtvpa.com/tailieu/vpa/en/Final%20review%20workshop%20report_final.doc).
During the workshop, CED provided a review of the activities implemented and results achieved
after 18 months. The workshop participants were highly appreciative of the approaches and
methods that the project employed and expressed their hopes that the project will continue to
secure funding for further work on communication to expand the project’s reach. Detalied
information on the workshop can be found here: http://en.flegtvpa.com/events.
Evaluation of project implementation based on the project agreements and actual implementation
The project has been designed in consultation with the project partners and related stakeholders, in
order for all of the project and activities to be complementary of the current efforts and ongoing
projects on FLEGT-VPA. CED, with a strong and wide network of partners in the private sector and
media, have implemented the project in a professional manner and levered all possible resources and
networks needed to ensure the best possible project outcomes. Therefore, almost all of the project
activities have delivered significantly higher than the originally planned targets. The project activities
and plans have been well monitored and adjusted accordingly, taking into account varying factors such
as updates from negotiations and consultations with other stakeholders and partners. It has provided
valuable private sector perspectives on the issue which can be utilized by the government as well as
other organizations working on these issues.
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Project steps and approaches have been described in Figure 1 below and the communication
management and development strategy is described within Figure 2. Information links and flows can be
found in Figure 3.
Figure 1: Sequences of the project activities and approaches
In particular regard to communication, the project has effective approaches that can utilise all possible
channels and has adopted effective information management systems, monitoring and evaluation.
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Figure 2: Communication development and management strategy
The communication strategy is developed taking into account long-term communication and
information needs of VPA issues which then can be used by many other organizations and in the long
term to communicate FLEGT-VPA to businesses and communities.
Figure 3: Information links and flows4
4 Please refer to the communication strategy for further information and details.
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2.2. Results from the interviews with businesses
2.2.1. Understanding of FLEGT-VPA
General understanding about FLEGT-VPA
Among 24 enterprises that responded to the interviews regarding FLEGT-VPA, there were four
respondents (17%) who did not possess any understanding of FLEGT or its key objectives, 20
respondents (83%) were aware about FLEGT-VPA and in particular 67% (16/24) were able to clearly
state the aims of VPA and understand basic content and information related to VPA.
Figure 4: Percentage of enterprises’ understanding about FLEGT-VPA
Compared with the needs assessment, the percentage of businesses that are aware of FLEGT has
increased: 83% in the final evaluation opposed to 57% in the needs assessment and especially 67%
(16/24) businesses had stated the aims and basic content and requirements of VPA.
In regard to the updated information on FLEGT-VPA, in the final evaluation, there were 21% of
companies (5/24) that have not received further updated or new information on FLEGT-VPA; 16% of
companies (4/24) companies that have not provided an answer for this question; and 63% of the
companies (15/24) have received updated information on FLEGT-VPA from the following sources:
57%
43%
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Awareness about FLEGT-VPAApr-14 Jun-15
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Workshop Internet Television Radio Newspaper Other sources (FB,..)
Current channels that enterprises receive information on FLEGT-VPA
Apr-14 Jun-15
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Figure 5: Information channels that enterprises accessed in the needs assessment and final evaluation
Compared with the needs assessment results, the information received from workshops has slightly
decreased (-5%), slightly increased via internet (+6%) and television (+5%) while information via radio
has also slightly decreased (-2%). None of the companies interviewed in the final evaluation receive
information via print newspapers, while a siginifcant increase of 14% of companies stated that they
receive information from “Other sources” (including social media).
Results from the needs assessments have also demonstrated companies’ understanding of the
advantages and challenges associated with joining the VPA. Companies have realized the importance of
the VPA with the majority5 stating advantages of joining the VPA as the promotion of legal timber trade;
the simplifying of procedures compared to the current due diligence process; the further development
and increased stability of the export markets and the creating of comparative advantages for legal
timber products from Vietnam. Additionally, it is perceived that the VPA will assist businesses to
develop a greater responsibility for the environment.
Businesses have also realized the challenges that may occur when the VPA is signed and implemented6.
Firstly, regarding the origin of materials, it is still difficult to obtain proof and evidence for timber from
domestic sources; it is made increasingly difficult to trace the timber origin through the common use of
middlemen. It is still very difficult to control quality and origin of the imported timbers and according to
businesses, these problems will take time to solve. Secondly, enterprises are concerned regarding the
proposed FLEGT licensing process, especially with small businesses; increased costs will make them hard
to compete with bigger businesses. Thirdly, enterprises are worried that clients will shift to countries
that have better legal and enforcement systems which will make it more difficult for them to maintain
export markets.
2.2.2. Timber Legality definition
Figure 6: Percentage of enterprises that understand about timber legality definition
The above chart shows that the percentage of participant companies in the interviews that have not
understood the timber legality definition (less compared with results from the needs assessment). With
the draft timber legality definition, 46% of enterprises (11/24) responded that they were aware of the
timber legality definition while 54% (13/24) indicated that they did not know the draft timber legality 518/24 (75%) have noted advantages of VPA
616/24(67%) have noted some challenges about VPA when it is signed and implemented
57%
46%43%
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Awareness about Timber Legality Definition
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definition. The respondents that answered that they knew were those who participated in the needs
assessment and therefore had received information on the topic. Thus, the communication within the
company is also not effective as the information was not disseminated internally within the companies.
More in-depth interviews were conducted in regards to the understanding of seven principles of the TL
from ten company representatives. 70% of respondents (7/10) knew all seven of the principles of TL;
10% (1/10) knew six of the seven principles and 20% (2/10) of the company respondents knew five out
of seven principles.
Figure 7: Percentage of enterprises that are aware of the principles of timber legality definitions
2.2.3. FLEGT licensing and independent monitoring
During the final evaluation, many companies expressed their concerns about FLEGT licensing systems
and the authority to grant FLEGT licenses; 67% of companies (16/24) provided input regarding licensing
systems, and 58% (14/24) had opinions on the independent monitoring. Additionally, there were 20/24
enterprises that provided opinions and recommendations about the role of timber processing
associations and VCCI in the negotiations and implementation of VPA (see summary below.)
About the FLEGT licensing bodies: Enterprises in support of licensing authorities or branches at different
locales provided information that the licensing system will ensure transparency, fair and effecient
procedures and that the procedures are also favorable for businesses and will not affect export progress
of the companies’ goods. The licensing office should be an independent organization, for example: if
VCCI is the authority to grant FLEGT licenses, it will be much easier for businesses as they are
knowledgable on the business and understand the export process.
About the FLEGT licensing process: According to the responding enterprises, it is necessary to reduce the
procedures and lengthy process, minimise the time for review documents and there should be an
independent organization to monitor the FLEGT licensing process to ensure that it is fair and
transparent.
About the time and validity of the FLEGT licenses: The companies expressed their opinion that the
licenses should be valid for a period of time rather than granting a FLEGT license according to the
shipment as this is too complicated for companies and will take too much time and costs for businesses.
About independent monitoring: It is necessary to have a third independent body without any economic
benefits from the FLEGT license to ensure its validity and fulfilment of objectives. The criteria for
70%
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80%
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monitoring should be very clear, transparent and should be monitored in each timber product order.
The office for this independent body should have an online information portal or hotline where
companies are able to log any complaints or feedback if any problems arise.
2.2.4. Draft TLAS and company classification
Among the 24 companies interviewed, 50% of the respondents have said they knew about TLAS while
the remainder stated that they had not known about it. According to enterprises, many companies still
do not know or understand the stipulations related to timber legality according to Vietnamese laws and
regulations and they have not been adequately provided information on this area. According to many
companies, the traceability of timber origins should be classified to groups of timber sources or timber
categories, for example: it is very difficult to identify sources of timber from household gardens,
plantations or from natural forests.
Enterprise classification for granting FLEGT licenses7: Respondents have indicated that the classification
of enterprises for FLEGT licensing will facilitate the monitoring process and/or verification. Being
classified, good businesses will be more competitive and will be more favorable when exporting, it will
also be easier for these businesses to expand their markets. Classification of enterprises will also help
businesses to strive to improve their own systems to improve the overall classification. It is also
necessary to provide support for businesses to help them to improve their system to enable them to
upgrade their grades.
However, the classification of enterprise may have difficulties and some problems may arise8. The
classification of enterprises could easily develop negative consequences including unfairness,
corruption, and a lack of transparency. Many enterprises have expressed concerns over how to ensure
fairness and transparency in classification systems and how to ensure that they do not create excessive
administrative propcedures. Other respondents have indicated that all the enterprises would have to
comply with stipulation of VPA and FLEGT, thus to ensure competitiveness it is not necessary to classify
enterprises into different categories as the ones classified in lower ranks will encounter more difficulty
in exports.
Figure 8 (previous page): Percentage of enterprises that know about TLAS
718 Enterprises expressed their opinions on advantages that VAP bring back on enterprise classification
816 Enterprises expressed concerns and challenges of enteprises classifications
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2.2.5. Attitude about responsibility of enterprises
After the evaluation, 88% of the enterprises (21/24) interviewed realized their responsibilities in the
VPA negotiation process. Enterprises should be more proactive to comply with Vietnamese laws and
legal systems; proactive in finding information and understand requirements from FLEGT-VPA to ensure
that they can adapt to new requirements; and they should commit to the use of legal timber for
processing and production of timber products.
2.3. Results from the interviews with related organizations and stakeholders
2.3.1. Information access on FLEGT-VPA
The project evaluation team interviewed seven representatives from businesses and related
organizations that are active participants in FLEGT projects and activities in Vietnam.
Information channel to receive information on FLEGT-VPA:
The seven people interviewed were asked how they received information on FLEGT-VPA. From these
respondents 33% stated information was received through the official channel, 29% through internet,
24% stated unofficial and 14% stated other sources (for example, via exchanges with businesses and
business associations).
Furthermore, in comparison with the needs assessment interviews (from the four associations which
participated in needs assessment in April 2014), the level of interest in following and getting further
information on FLEGT-VPA by respondents increased by 25%.
Figure 9: Percentages of organizations that are interested in FLEGT-VPA
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Figure 10: Channels that organization received information on FLEGT VPA
All respondents agreed that the overall ease of accessing information on FLEGT-VPA has improved.
However 57% of respondents (4/7) still stated that sometimes it is still difficult to find specific
information, while 57% of respondents (4/7) also indicated that they have found alternative means to
get information that they require. In regard to the provision of communication of FLEGT-VPA, 43% of
those interviewed (3/7) said that the current information is sufficient, while the remaining 57% (4/7)
indicated that it was not sufficient (need to be more specific).
2.3.2. Assessment from related organizations and stakeholders
About the information searching: Presently, it is much easier to find information on FLEGT-VPA as there
is an increase of information from ongoing projects available. The information from government
agencies has also increased. Organizations are willing to reach out and provide information either
through meetings, workshops or internet, and news updates. There are more frequent updates through
different projects via websites and other social networks such as Facebook and the website of
VNOFREST also post updates regarding negotiations and high level meetings between Vietnam and EU.
FLEGT-VPA NGO networks and NGOs that have projects on FLEGT-VPA have organized many projects in
recent months. Information searchs on the internet is also, much easier with the keyword “FLEGT VPA”
via Google locating thousands of sources on FLEGT and VPA.
However, there still remain some difficulties in online information searchs, for example; it is still difficult
to find detailed information on VPA and specific updates on VPA negotiations that businesses may
require such as results on meetings between Vietnam and EU, information on timber legality or draft
TLAS, the current difficulties and obstacles in negotiations between Vietnam, and EU and the
requirements and expectations from EU that Vietnam is unable to meet and or to provide.
On the other hand, businesses are interested in specific and clear information, for example procedures
and specific processes and steps to prove timber legality which enterprises should follow. Small
businesses and enterprises have almost no access to information or they have received inadequate
information, especially issues and updates after each round of negotiations and discussions between
Vietnam and EU. In addition, business associations are interested in receiving information of
experiences from other countries that have signed FLEGT-VPA to learn from their experiences and
lessons.
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Updating channels about FLEGT-VPA
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VCCI and businesses associations have been more proactive in providing information and updating
information for their members, for example finding information on FLEGT-VPA, processes, steps to
prove timber legality and coordinating with other organizations to support the FLEGT-VPA process and
make recommendations to improve forest legal system to be realistic to Vietnamese context while
meeting international requirements. However, in reality, issues related to FLEGT-VPA are actually
broadly technical and specialized, so it is necessary to refer to many legal documents. In addition there
are many overlapping regulations, some of which are not realistic so they cannot be enforced in reality.
Therefore this is an area that still needs a lot of support.
Relevance of information provided through media: 43% (3/7) have indicated that the information
available now through media is relevant for the groups that they served while 57% (4/7) said that it is
not relevant, as there is no specific information on timber legality, especially for small businesses’
needs. The organizations interviewed have indicated that it is necessary to have more specific
information, especially information for households and small businesses; information for forestry
households is also inadequate. At the moment, there is only a general definition and general concepts,
and stipulations about timber legality, but there is not a lot of information on roles and responsibilities
of related stakeholders (such as forest protection officers, CSOs and communities).
Plan to provide information for members of their organizations: Organizations that were interviewed
have indicated that they have plans to provide information for their member in due time on issues
related to FLEGT-VPA. There are some organizations that have communication officers and some others
do not and only having part-time staff. Organizations often focus on most the common information
channels including online newspapers, television, print newspapers and other information channels
such as, training, workshops, printed materials, publications and social media networks.
2.3.3. Assessment of information provision for and from media
Ways in which organizations provide information for media
Figure 11: Ways to provide information for media
Some other ways to provide information for media include interviews, email, sending information and
links about the events, sharing information via social media networks, such as Facebook, organize
painting or drawing contests (about legal timber), showing films, documentary and reports.
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Providing workshop documents
Other methods Private providing information
Providing information to the media
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2.4. Results from survey with media organizations
2.4.1. Information on the organizations that responded to the online survey
The final evaluation was conducted with media through an online survey. Out of nine organizations who
responded to the survey, there were 44% (4/9) who are head or deputy head of their department or
section, 56% (5/9) were reporters. Most of the media organizations who participated in this survey have
both online and print newspapers, television, radio, and others.
The areas that the media are working on, cover issues related to SMEs (16%), agriculture and rural
development (14%), environment and climate change (14%), corporate social responsibility and
sustainable development (14%), industry and commerce (10%), timber and timber products trade
(10%), forestry (8%) and other fields (12%). Some of the areas covered in “other fields” include: Social
issues, culture, education, health, insurance, customs, social work, family and gender issues, finance,
real estate, macro economics, green growth, investment and politics. All of those who responded,
understand and can explain FLEGT-VPA, of which 8/9 (89%) are very proactive in proposing ways to
provide information for further strengthened communications on VPA.
2.4.2. Understanding and attitude of the media representatives on FLEGT-VPA
General understanding on FLEGT-VPA:
Figure 12: Percentage of reporters understanding of FLEGT-VPA
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Important areas of FLEGT:
Figure 13: Media responded to seven areas that are important in FLEGT
Comparison of the needs assessment, this time respondents have rated “Encouraging production of
legal timber and legal timber products” and “Encourage legal timber trade”
Important areas of VPA:
Figure 14: Evaluation of important VPA content
Compared with the results from the needs assessment, the verification systems have been considered
more important.
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Encouraging the trade of legal timber & timber products
Supporting private sector initiatives
Ensuring safety for finance & investment
Encouraging legal timber trade
Supporting timber processing countries
Handling controversial timbers
Use of existing legal tools or the introduction of a new legal tool to …
Media response to seven areas that are important in FLEGT
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Understanding about timber legality:
Figure 15: Percentage of reporters knew about Timber legality definition
All of the reporters interviewed (100%) know and can explain the basic content and requirements of
FLEGT-VPA and 89% are willing to provide information and clarification on the topic. Reporters are more
interested in “forest law enforcement” compared with the needs assessment survey. The attention to
the issues related to “Independent monitoring” and “FLEGT licensing” is increasing. In regards to the
seven important areas of the FLEGT action plan, “Encourage production of legal timber and timber
products”, “encourage legal timber trade, and “Verification systems to verify timber legality” have been
considered the most important. Reporters also have developed a better understanding of the “due
diligence” process. For the reporters, the preferred channels to receive information are via internet and
publications, while there is less interest in receiving information via workshops.
Compared to the results in the needs assessment, the understanding of the timber legality (TL) is
increasing, however, principles applied for organizations have decreased. In addition, they do not have
specific information and details about TL. This may be because the negotiations are still ongoing and
there is no published information available on TL, both for organizations and individual households. In
addition, the current documents available on TL are too technical, making it difficult for reporters to
fully understand.
In regards to the TL 67% (6/9) of people have said they have known about the definition, 33% (3/9) have
not. There were 56% (5/9) that have indicated knowing the basic principles of TL, of which 80% (4/5)
have correct answers about principles of TL. 44% (4/9) said that independent monitoring has the most
important role in TLAS; while the remaining 67% (6/9) said the verification to establish TL is the most
important.
All respondents have requested to be provided with information on VPA-FLEGT, to help them better
understand the issues so they can communicate to the public in a more effective way. In addition, they
would like to have more information to better understand the possible impacts of the VPA, how to
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develop control and verification systems to meet EU requirements, at the same time without putting
further costs and administrative burdens on businesses and farmer households.
Also according to the media representatives, when there are new procedures or licenses, it will take
time and raise costs for businesses. However, this will help to protect responsible businesses and help
them to maintain markets and build trust with EU markets.
Regarding TLAS and due diligence:
Figure 16: Percentage of reporters knew about TLAS
Compared with the survey from the needs assessment the reporters have considered independent
monitoring and licensing more important.
Figure 17: Percentage of reporters that knew about Due Diligence
Compared with the needs assessment, more reporters knew about due diligence.
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Factors to ensure effective implementation of TLAS as defined by journalists who know about
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Channel to receive information on FLEGT-VPA of the media
Figure 18: Methods that the media would like to receive information on FLEGT
Compared to the results from the needs assessment, the internet and publications are the preferred
channels, compared with workshops. This may be because in the last year there were many workshops
and training sessions, containing a lot of technical information, while there are not many new updates
on the negotiations process that get the reporter’s attention. In addition, many projects also provide
information via internet, with more information available online reporters can access information easily.
2.4.3. Role of the media and need for information, cooperation in information provision and
communication
Understanding the role of the media in communication of VPA to the public
89% of respondents (8/9) have indicated their role in the communication of the negotiations of FLEGT-
VPA, such as: play an important role in providing information and advocacy for support from the public,
certain target groups or policy makers. In VPA-FLEGT, specifically:
Provided updated information for certain target groups, raise awareness to the public and
businesses, receive questions and provide answers to the public and readers, connect with
specialists to provide information and explain to businesses for issues of business concerns.
Explain benefits of VPA to the community and businesses in an understandable way, act as a
bridge to recieve information from policy makers and businesses and vice versa, feedback from
businesses to policy makers to ensure effective implementation of VPA in the future.
Provide information for non-technical audiences, such as business and community, a lot of
support and cooperation is needed from organizations.
Provide feedback on concerns from businesses and the community, to be a voice from the field
to negotiation teams and policy makers.
Cooperation and support from media in communicating VPA to the public
Compared with the results from needs assessment, other support for communication has increased,
while support via news and report coverage has decreased.
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Figure 19: Potential support from media
In addition, the media has indicated other support such as: News and articles can be posted on fan
pages and other social media of the media organizations, shared and publish information in the form of
consultations, press conferences, and any other relevant opportunities for reporting on issues related to
VPA and FLEGT.
100% of respondents (9/9) need to provide information and want to be invited to workshops and events
as well as remain contacted via email, phone, Facebook, documents, interviews and field trips.
2.5. Evaluation of the effectiveness of the communication via media coverage
2.5.1. Overall assessment of the media coverage
Apart from the results indicated above, the project has advantaged both traditional and modern media
as well as through the website for communicating VPA to the public.
The design of the website is friendly with most search engines when using key words of “FLEGT VPA”
and others. Although the website is relatively new, it is highly ranked in most of searches from Vietnam
and around the world such as Google, Bing or Coccoc.
The keywords, “FLEGT VPA Vietnam”, as of 10th August 2015, ranked 4th on Google globally and 2nd on
Google in Vietnam. The keywords “FLEGT VPA” ranked 5th on Bing.com, and ranked 1st on coccoc.com (a
popular search engine in Vietnam.)
On average there are 20 visitors to the website flegtvpa.com every day while there are only 110 key
word searches worldwide and 20 keyword searches from Vietnam.
2.5.2. Assessment of the overall media coverage quality from October 2014 to July 2015
The assessment of overall media quality has been conducted by comparing the quality of media
coverage from 1/2015 and 3/2015 and the baseline for findings and recommendations for improving
the media quality in general.
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Figure 20: Comparison of the quality of online media coverage before and after the
project interventions
The assessment shows that common errors in a number of articles have improved, 13% with 6 direct
media agencies attending the project’s media campaign, improvement up 7% compared with 18 media
agencies evaluated in the pre-intervention period (before January 2015), media quality has improved by
16% compared with pre-intervention period (before January 2015). Positive impacts of media also
reflected contributions from various projects that have been implemented, including CED’s project. The
quality of media articles has improved with a number of articles having an increase in expertise.
However the spelling and grammar use of articles has not improved both before and after intervention.
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spelling mistakes
The quality of online media coverage before and after
Before (<3/2015) After (3/2015-7/2015)
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III. CONCLUSIONS
Overall evaluation of the project implementation:
The project activities have been implemented seriously and in a professional manner, levering
networks and resources from other partners. Therefore, the project has achieved higher targets
than planned (number of project participants, areas, beneficaires and deliverables).
Project results and deliverables have been highly appreciated by the project partners as well as
related stakeholders and have been used by others for further work and capacity building (for
example, the needs assessment, review of media covergae quality, communication strategy).
Information developed under this project has helped reporters, businesses and related
organization to gain a better understanding of FLEGT and VPA.
All information developed under this project has been publicly available and can be accessed
online. Some of the information is available in English so other people in the region that are
interested in VPA and FLEGT can refer to (for examples from Laos, Cambodia and Myanmar).
Project activities and events have been well attended by related organizations and stakeholders
and have been highly appreciated by participants involved. All of the project results,
experiences and lessons learned have been communicated widely through media in both
traditional and modern means.
Impacts on businesses through interviews with businesses
The project activities have clear impacts on increasing the understanding of businesses on
issues related to VPA and FLEGT. Specifically, businesses have a much better understanding of
the FLEGT-VPA, with 67% of businesses being able to name specific requirements and contents
of FLEGT-VPA, although the number of people who participated in the needs assessment
accounted for 42% (10/24). Compared with the needs assesment, businesses have a better
understanding about TLAS.
Companies are increasingly interested in receiving information via internet and publications.
Specific and detailed information on the definition of timber legality has not been reached, so
only 46% of businesses know about it, 5/24 companies can clearly state seven principles of TL.
Most businesses are concerned about integrity and effectiveness of the FLEGT licensing as well
as the verfification system (possible overlapping, lengthy FLEGT licensing process and possible
problems associated with business classification for licensing).
Results and assessment from related organizations
The level of interest and information monitoring from related organizations has increased on
the side of business associations (increase by 25% compared with the needs assessment in April
2015). 57% indicated that the current information on FLEGT-VPA has been adequate for
bussiness and communities where they served. Some organizations have full-time
communicaiton officers, while others have only part-time (increased by 18%) and most
organizations have planned communication activities in the future (86%).
Related organisations have used the Internet (32%) and television (23%) to provide information
for their communication programs and activities. Most related organizations have indicated that
media do not have a good understanding of technical issues of FLEGT-VPA (86%) although 100%
have evaluated the quality of news and articles on FLEGT-VPA in the past year, which has been
of a good quality with increased information.
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The most common way to provide information to the media is to grant access to workshop
documents (47%) in addition to media briefs (20%), interviews or provide information via email
and social networks (33%).
Results from online survey with media
Many media organizations participated in the final evaluation; there have been many
information channels such as, online and print newspapers, television and radio, covering issues
related to SMEs.
100% of reporters have understood and can explain basic contents and requirements of VPA
and 89% are willing to cooperate in communicating FLEGT-VPA to the public. Reporters are now
more interested in covering issues related to “forest law enforcement”, independent
monitoring and FLEGT licensing. Out of the seven areas of FLEGT action plan, they are most
interested in encouraging legal timber trade and verfication systems to authenticate timber
legality. Reporters have a better understanding of due diligence. Reporters are also more
interested in receiving information via the internet and publications.
The media organizations that have full time reporters covering issues realted to agriculture and
rural development, environment and forestry, have a better understanding of FLEGT-VPA, as
they participated in the workshops and related events. Many others have not actively
participated, so they have a limited understanding of specific issues related to FLEGT-VPA, as
well as specific information and principals of TL. Some media only get general information from
NGOs and CSOs, but do not spend time to find further information, so they also have a limited
understanding of the issues.
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IV. RECOMMENDATIONS AND PROPOSALS
4.1. Recommendations from businesses9
Roles and support from the government and related organizations:
The government plays a central role in the negotiations and implementation of VPA. The
government should provide clear information on TL; provide clear information for businesses so
they know what should be prepared to enable them to get FLEGT in the future.
The government should provide better information for the business community to help them
better understand Vietnamese legal systems and to be compliant.
The businesses should have a much better overview of future timber processing in Vietnam, as
well as the government’s plans and strategies in regards to future timber processing. There
should be more public and private dialogues to find out better solutions for meeting EU
requirements without creating further problems for businesses.
Ensure transparency and support administrative procedures, support the business in
negotiating with timber suppliers and clients in forest law enforcement and compliance.
FLEGT licensing systems should be carefully designed to avoid creating problems and corrupting
businesses.
In addition, the government should have support policies and programs to help businesses
improve technology ensuring higher quality timber products, while protecting the environment
and saving input materials.
Roles and support from business associations and VCCI:
Business associations and VCCI play important roles in implementing VPA, representing the
voice of the business community, acting as a bridge between the business and policymakers,
through organizations feedback and opinions of the business community can be brought to
negotiations team. In addition, business associations also play important roles in information
provisions, clarification, and answers to questions and concerns of businesses on issues related
to FLEGT-VPA over the long term.
Forest Production Associations should play a stronger role in representing the voice of their
business members in the negotiations as well as the future FLEGT licensing.
In the future, associations and VCCI should play more active roles in providing information for
businesses, be more active in building capacity and provide technical support for businesses via
workshops and training.
VCCI should, in some way, participate in the FLEGT licensing system or in providing guidance for,
or monitoring the implementation. Business associations should be more active in participation
of law and policy making, as well as providing guidance for business law and policy
implementation. Some of the businesses have indicated that VCCI has been more effective in
providing information to and represent the voices for businesses than timber processing
associations.
9 The survey’s results showed that 20/24 (83%) made recommendations concerning to the responsibilities of the
Timber Association and 20/24 (83%) made recommendations concerning to the responsibilities of the media,
12/24 (50%) made recommendations concerning to the responsibilities of the civil society organizations that
negotiating FLEGT-VPA; 13/24 made recommendations concerning to supporting for business to adapt FLEGT-VPA.
This is the collection of those recommendations.
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Role of the media and civil society organizations:
The media should continue to play a role in information provision for businesses. Information
should be non-technical, accurate and easy to understand for businesses and should be updated
regularly.
Social organizations and NGOs should provide support for businesses to help them better
understand the need of VPA and possible administrative procedures as related to FLEGT-VPA
and to help build capacity to better understand issues related to FLEGT-VPA.
Participate in monitoring and providing technical support for businesses in implementation
when VPA is signed. Information on legal timber sources is needed by many businesses and the
associations can facilitate to provide this information for businesses.
Develop independent criteria for supporting and monitoring member businesses and provide
information for media as needed.
4.2. Recommendations from the media
There should be an information source for the media where they can get frequent updates on
VPA (can sign a cooperation agreement, development of information mechanisms for media
information provision) so that reporters can have better access to official and accurate
information.
Training and education on communication in regards to FLEGT-VPA to help better report issues
related to FLEGT-VPA, as this is new and technical for a lot of reporters. On the other hand
information to businesses should be updated and specific, easy to understand and close to the
business needs and concerns.
Cover stories in media outlets to explain and provide information related to specific issues and
technical terms, provide stories from businesses with answers to questions and opinions from
program experts and specialists.
It is necessary to have articles and stories targeting different groups (businesses, communities,
and households).
Create opportunities for reporters to discuss with business associations and local authorities to
provide better information, information sessions, support field trips and to develop a network
of reporters covering issues related to FLEGT and VPA so then they can share information,
experiences and lessons in reporting these issues.
Organizations should pay attention to providing information to the media and should also
understand the need of the media in covering “hot” news and topics. Therefore, NGOs and
organizations should be more proactive in providing information, bringing new stories to the
media’s attention.
The media needs to have updated information on negotiations, specific information and
requirements of TL as well as related issues to VPA and FLEGT, so the government should
provide information to the media when necessary.
4.3. Recommendations from the evaluation team
Communication needs to be promoted in the future, based on the strong foundation of this
project and work with media and related organizations, using communication strategies as a
guide.
There is a clear need for more specific information on compliance of TL in Vietnam, so this
should be prioritized in the near future.
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It is necessary to continue to promote business support to VPA process and help them to better
understand the linkages between VPA and EUTR. However, there are concerns on the licensing
systems such as overlapping, corruption, and fairness in granting licenses. Business classification
should be straightened out further through dialogues with public officials.
The government should be proactive in providing information for media. Other related
organizations should also improve their information provision for the media to ensure they can
communicate better to the groups they serve.
Dialogue among businesses, government and civil society are necessary to better understand
the needs and perspectives of different groups to unify and ensure the benefits of all related
stakeholders.
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ANNEX: QUESTIONNAIRES
Annex 1. Questionaire for small and medium enterprises - SMEs
INTERVIEW GUIDELINES
(For small and medium enterprises – SMEs)
Note: Please refer to the notes for interviewers for more information on program introduction and
guidance for interviews.
Content of Survey
Name of interviewee ........................................................Date: ........../....../2015
Duration .......................................................................................................................
Address: .......................................................................................................................
PART I: GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT SMEs
Enterprise was involved interviews and assessment needs the first time (in April 2014) or not?
Yes No
If yes, no need to get more information of business as the following below ( from 1.3 to 1.5)
If no, get general information of business as the following below (from 1.3 to 1.5)
1.1. Registered Name of business: (In Vietnamese) ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ (In English) ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 1.2. Address: ........................................................................................................................................................................
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Branch or representative offices (if any)
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Number of employees: ................... of which number (or %) are female employees:..........................
1.3. How to communicate with the business: Name of person in charge : Tel: Mobile: Fax: Email: Website: 1.4. Type of business (please tick to appropriate boxes) Limited Company: One member More than two members Private enterprise Stade enterprise FDI enterprise Production household 1.5. How does your business exports timber or timber products? (Select one or more options)
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Export directly
Export through contractual agreements on producing and processing timber products with other
exporting businesses
1.6. Export Yield (in 2014 and estimate in 2016) By value 2014:............................ USD or VNĐ Volume (cubic meter) 2015........................ m3 for raw material (estimated) Export in 2015 by estimated value ……….USD………m3 Annual export markets ..............% to EU;..............% to America; ..............% to Japan; ..............% to China; ..............% domestic markets;..............% others + List other markets (if any) ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................1.7. Volume of imported timber materials in 2014 and estimated in 2015 (Select one or more options) Import directly Import through other enterprises + By value in 2014......................................... USD or............. VNĐ + Imported to 2015 (estimated)........................... m3 timber (logs, sawn wood, wood-based panels) Of which, imported timber accounts for .......................................................... % of total volume of timber materials Compare imported material value and export turnover: - In 2014 ............................ - In 2015 ............................ (estimated) Category production and trade: 1.8. Business operation / production of the enterprise (Select one) Forest plantation / forest management / forestry production Timber trading Preliminary processing (sawn timber, plywood, pulp,...) Producing of wooden products (furniture, flooring, doors,...) Assembling products 1.9. Business operation / production besides main business operation above (Select one or more options) Forest plantation / forest management / forestry production Timber trading Preliminary processing (sawn timber, plywood, pulp,...) Producing of wooden products (furniture, flooring, doors,...) Assembling products 1.10. List of products / product groups that your company had exportes: (eg indoor/outdoor furniture, MDF plywood, logs, sawn wood, wood chips....) ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................PART II: UNDERSTANDING ABOUT AND INFORMATION ON FLEGT Notes: Investigator introduces about FLEGT and VPA briefly (based on information provided). 2.1. Do you know anything about FLEGT or VPA ? No Yes / If yes, from which channels you got the information on FLEGT/VPA
Newspapers Workshop TV Radio Internet ?
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Ohters (please specifiy?) ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................In 2014, do you know anything about FLEGT or VPA? No Yes / If yes, from which channels you got the information on FLEGT/VPA ? Newspapers Workshop TV Radio Internet ? Others (Please specify?) ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 2.2. What do you know about the main purpose of VPA? What is the content of VPA? ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................2.3. Do you think, SMEs will have advantages and disadvantages when engaging in VPA? Advangtages ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................Disadvantages ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................2.4. If VPA came into effect, how will it influence your enterprise? ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................2.5. Since the negotiations of Voluntary Partnership Agreement ( VPA ) has been underway, the following documents have been drafted: 2.5.1. Definition of legal timber (applied to households , individuals, and communities ). Do you have information on contents of this draft ? (please tick the appropriate box ) No Yes Principle I: Logging timber in domestic must comply with the regulations on land use rights, forest use rights and management, environment and society Priciple II: Compliance with the regulations on the handling of confiscated timber Principle III: Compliance with regulations on timber imports Principle IV: Compliance with regulations on the transport and trade of timber Principle V: Compliance with regulations on timber processing Principle VI: Compliance with regulations on timber exports Principle VII: Compliance with regulations on tax (and more regulations on workers for organizations) Please describe the content of some known principles above: ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................2.5.2. When VPA is signed, enterprises export timber to EU which have to be licensed FLEGT certificate and The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora Vietnam (CITES Vietnam) which can license. Do you have any opinions about licensing? (How to ensure that the licensing is not slowing down your businesses, and the licensing process is transparent and clear). ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
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2.5.3. Do you think how you can be independent monitoring in process of agreement to ensure strict implementation and fairness (especially licenses)? (write details) ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................2.5.4. Do you think how the Timber Associations and VCCI play important role in implementing VPA effectively and processing license transparently? ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................2.5.5. Do you know about TLAS? No Yes; If yes, Do you have any opinion? Is there anything unreasonable? ........................................................................................................................................................................
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2.6. What advantages and disadvantages will the classification of enterprises have in providing
evidence to comply with TLAS?
Main advantages?
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........................................................................................................................................................................Main Disadvantages? ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................2.7. According to you, how to ensure to implement this agreement effectively? Specific responsibilities of the parties: involved: For enterprises ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ For Government ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ For Associations ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ For Media and Press agencies ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................The role of Civil Society Organizations, and Non-government Organizations ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................2.8. According to you, which support do enterprises need to prepare the best for adapting to new circumstances? (information, technical support, consulting, ... other needs, ...)
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Annex 2. Questionaire for related stakeholders
INTERVIEW GUIDELINES
(For related stakeholders)
Name of interviewer ..................................................................................Date: ........../....../2015
Time:.................................................................................................................................................
PART I : INFORMATION ABOUT INTERVIEWEE AND HIS/HER ORGANIZATION
1.1 Name of interviewee:
Position:...............................................................................................................................................
Tel: Mobile: Fax of Organization:
Email: Website of Organization:
1.2 General information about organization
(In Vietnamese)
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(In English)
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1.3 What are the main activities of your organization in relation to FLEGT/VPA until now? (both
ongoing and planned activities:)
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........................................................................................................................................................................ PART II: INFORMATION AND UNDERSTANDING ON FLEGT AND VPA
2.1 How did you get information on FLEGT VPA and related issues? (Note Please be specific: where did
you get the information, through which channels, both formal and informal, or from internet)
a) Name of organization that provided the information for you:
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........................................................................................................................................................................ b) Under which of the following forms was the information given?:
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Formal Informal
Internet Others (please specify details)
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........................................................................................................................................................................ 2.2 What have been the advantages and disadvantages in finding out information about FLEGT VPA
and updates on the negotiation progress in Vietnam? (Please be specific)
a) Main advantages ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ b) Main disadvanteges ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ c) Solutions that have been carried out to date: ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 2.3 In your opinion, is the current information sufficient? Yes No Expalain clearly: ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 2.4 Is the available information suitable for the target groups that you support?What need to be
improved?
Yes No (If no, what needs to be improved?) ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 2.5 Do you have any plans to improve communications on FLEGT/VPA to your targeted groups?
No Yes (Summarize the plans):
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........................................................................................................................................................................ PART III : COMMUNCATIONS ABOUT FLEGT/VPA
3.1 Have you invited media and press to your events before?
Yes No (If No, why not?)
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3.2 Has your organization had any staff in direct control of communication?
No Yes; full time communication officer (CO) Yes; Part-time CO
If yes, what is the professional background of the staff in charge of communication?:
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........................................................................................................................................................................ a) Are there any communication plans at your organization related to FLEGT/VPA?
No Yes (If yes, list in detail)
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........................................................................................................................................................................ b) Which target groups have been (or will be) provided with information?
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........................................................................................................................................................................ c) Which means of media have been used or will be used in your projects?
Newspaper Internet (social network, email...)
TV Radio Others (Name):
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........................................................................................................................................................................ d) How have you organized your communication activities?: ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ e) Which future plans/activities are there in your organization that will involve working with media:
(target groups, messages....)
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........................................................................................................................................................................ 3.3 How would you assess the knowledge, interests, attention and understanding of the media about
issues related to FLEGT and VPA?
A good understanding Not a good understanding (please be specific):
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........................................................................................................................................................................ 3.4 Do you read and track news and reports about FLEGT-VPA ?
Yes No (state the reasons why?):
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........................................................................................................................................................................ If yes, how would you assess the quality of the coverage to date?
Excellent Good Normal Not good (Detail?):
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........................................................................................................................................................................ 3.5 How do you provide information for media during organization of your events? (Get documents
for reference)
Workshop documents/materials Provide information as requested
Press release Others (Detail?):
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........................................................................................................................................................................ 3.6 Which newspapers or media organizations are you collaborating with?
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Annex 3. Questionaire for Media representatives
INTERVIEW GUIDELINES (online form)
(For Media representatives)
PART I : INFORMATION ABOUT INTERVIEWEE AND HIS/HER ORGANIZATION
Notes for interviewers: Please refer to guides/notes for introduction before interviewing. 1.1 Name of interviewee: Position:...............................................................................................................................................
Tel: Mobile: Fax of Organization:
Email: Website of Organization: 1.2 General information about organization (In Vietnamese).....................................................................................................................................
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(In English).............................................................................................................................................
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1.3 Type of media
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Online Press/newspaperPrinted Newspapers/press
TelevisionRadio Others (specify what kind) 1.4 What topics do your media organization report on? Agriculture & Rural Development Forestry
Environment &Climate Change Trade & forest products
Social Responsibility & Sustainable Development
The Commercial Small and Medium Enterprise
Others (specify what field? ) 1.5 Which major topics is your organization reporting on in the immediate future? ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 1.6 How do you cooperate with related organizations and agencies to report on certain subjects or issues? (How do you get information from the relevant authorities for reports on news, articles, and documentaries?) ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ PART II : UNDERSTANDING OF ISSUES RELATED FLEGT – VPA AND MEDIA COVERAGE TO-DATE 2. 1: Have you seen any information about the FLEGT - VPA yet?
No Yes ;If yes please give a brief explanation about the FLEGT – VPA and where did you got the information from: ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 2.2: Can you propose a mechanism for media to communicate FLEGT - VPA effectively?
No Yes ; If yes, please give specific recommendations for better collaborations: a) Which specific issues will journalists need support for, in terms of information and better coverage? ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ b) What kind of support can media provide for NGOs and organizations to improve public
understanding about FLEGT/VPA (especially SMEs)
Space/coverage Duration
Media means and/or equipment Other resources (please specify)
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2.3 If you already have information and know about FLEGT, which of the following three areas are the most important to you and/or your media? (please tick the appropriate box ) Forest Law Enforcement
Promote forest governance
Promote forest products trade
Will implementation of FLEGT/VPA have any impacts upon the Vietnam forestry trade?
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........................................................................................................................................................................ 2.4: Please select two most areas that you think will be most important for businesses in FLEGT action plan has seven main components, described below:
Supporting timber production/processing nations
Encourage legal timber trade
Encourage enforcement of policies on buying legal timber and purchase products processed and
used from legal timber
Support initiatives from the private sector
Ensuring the safety of financial and investment transactions Using existing legal instruments or developing new legal instruments to support the action plan
Handling controversial timbers
Why you selected those two areas? ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 2.5: Currently, the two sides agreed on Appendix 2: Definition of legal timber is applied for the two groups, including: Organizations and Households. Do you know about this draft? (please tick the appropriate box) No Yes How many principles need be complied when applying the definition of legal timber for Households and Organizations? 5 6 7 8 How is difenrent between the principles need be complied when applying the definition of legal timber for Households and Organizations ? ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 2.6: In your opinion, Which stage is the most important in the Timber Legality Assurance System
(TLAS) in ensuring timber imported into the EU is legal: (Choose one or more options)
Timber exporting control Timber processing Internal Verifications
Licensing Independent Monitoring (TLAS contents)
How does this/these stage(s) influence a partner country of the EU like Vietnam?
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........................................................................................................................................................................ Will independent monitoring bring any benefits to implementation?
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........................................................................................................................................................................ 2.7: In your opinion, what is the most important aspect of the voluntary partnership agreement
(VPA): (please select one option)
reliable legal system
Administrative Structure
Technical system to verify the legality of timber
Do you see any correlations among the above-mentioned areas?
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........................................................................................................................................................................ 2.8: Do you understand about accountability in the system to ensure legal timber specification in the
VPA?
No Yes; (If yes, please specify) 2.9: To make VPA and TLAS work in our country, what would be needed for business associations and
SMEs (especially small businesses) as well as media in Vietnam in your opinion?
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........................................................................................................................................................................ 2.10: If FLEGT VPA is signed between Vietnam and the EU, will you need updated information? on that process in order to provide information to the public and/or businesses? No Yes (If yes, what kind of information will be needed?) What is the best way to provide information for your reporting purposes?
Official letters Workshop materials Press Release
Website Newsletter Others (please specify:)
2.11: In your opinion, what is the role of media (newspapers , radio , TV , ... ) in raising awareness and public understanding during negotiations and implementation of VPA? ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 2.12: For effective communication on FLEGT / VPA , what support will media need from related stakeholders? (specifically what support and resources will be needed from the authorities , government , business , community, and NGOs?) ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
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Annex 4. List of the survey’s enterprises, related stakeholders and media reprentatives
Nr Organization Name name Title Address
Doanh nghiệp được phỏng vấn trực tiếp
1 Công ty cổ phần Lâm đặc sản xuất khẩu Quảng Nam
Đặng Công Quang Phó giám đốc Điện Ngọc, Điện Bàn, Quảng Nam
2 Công ty cổ phần Cẩm Hà Dương Phú Minh Hoàng
Giám đốc 448 Hùng Vương, Thanh Hà, Tp.Hội An
3 Công ty CP lâm sản xuất khẩu Đà Nẵng
Huznh Trinh Tổng giám đốc Hòa Thọ Tây, Q. Cẩm Lệ, Tp. Đà Nẵng
4 Công ty TNHH Hoàng Phát
Nguyễn Tích Hoàn Tổng giám đốc Khu công nghiệp Phú Tài, Quy Nhơn, Bình Định
5
Công ty TNHH Tân Phước chế biến lâm sản xuất khẩu và tiêu dùng nội địa
Phan Văn Phước Giám đốc KCN Phú Tài, Quy Nhơn, Bình Định
6 Công ty cổ phần kỹ nghệ gỗ Tiến Đạt
Đỗ Xuân Lập Chủ tịch HĐQT-Tổng giám đốc
KCN Phú Tài, Tp. Quy Nhơn, Bình Định
7 Công ty TNHH Hoàng Hưng
Nguyễn Võ Nam Việt
Phó giám đốc Kinh doanh
KCN Phú Tài, Quy Nhơn, Bình Định
8 Công ty Đại Thành Lê Văn Lương Tổng Giám đốc 90 Tây Sơn, Tp. Quy Nhơn, Bình Định
9 Công ty Thanh Thủy Đỗ Thị Thu Hiền Phó Giám đốc KCN Phú Tài, Tp. Quy Nhơn, Bình Định
10 Công ty cổ phần Á ĐÔNG
Đinh Văn Tân Trợ lý giám đốc
Cụm công nghiệp Phước An, Tuy Phước, Bình Định
11 Công tyTNHH Bình Phú Đỗ Tấn Công Giám đốc Lô20B, KCN Phú Tài, Quy Nhơn, Bình Định
12 Công ty TNHH ĐỨC TOÀN
Trần Quang Khải Phòng kế hoạch XNK
KCN Phú Tài, Thành phố Quy Nhơn, Bình Định
13 Công ty TNHH HOANG THIÊN
Nguyễn Đức Thiện
Giám đốc 47 Ngô Mây, Quy Nhơn, Bình Định
14 Công ty TNHH Hồng Ngọc
Lê Quang Bảo Nhân Viên XNK
121 Chương Dương Qui Nhơn Bình Định
15 Công ty TNHH ĐỒ GỖ NGHĨA PHÁT
Huznh Thị tuyết Nhi
Trưởng phòng kinh doanh
Phước An, Tuy Phước, Bình Định
16 Công Ty Cổ Phần Phước Hưng
Lê Thị Ngọc Bang Phó Giám Đốc KCN Phú Tài- Qui Nhơn – Bình Định
17 Công Ty CP Chế biến gỗ nội thất Pisico
Lê thị Hồng Hạnh Trưởng phòng XNK
Lô C6-C7 KCN Phú Tài, TP Quy Nhơn, Bình Định
18 Cty TNHH Hiệp Long Trần Thị Yến Phụ trách XNK 98A/2KP 1B Phường An Phú, thị xã Thuận An, Bình Dương
19 Công ty cổ phần Gỗ Tân Thành
Dương Thị Kim Lý Nhân viên XNK Khu phố Khánh Lộc, thị trấn Tân Phước Khánh, thị xã Tân Uyên, Bình Dương
20 Công ty Trường Thành Trương Văn Tài Giám đốc XNK 98 Chu Văn An, quận Bình Thạnh, TP Hồ Chí Minh
21 Công ty cổ phần sản xuất và xuất nhập khẩu lâm sản Sài Gòn
Nhất Mỹ Hạnh Phó, trưởng phòng kế hoạch thị
64 Trương Định, phường 7, quận 3, TP Hồ Chí Minh
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trường
22 Công ty cổ phần chế biến gỗ Đức Thành
Lê Hồng Thắng Tổng Giám đốc 21/6D Phan Huy Ích, P. 14, Quận Gò Vấp, TP HCM
23 Công ty TNHH Bảo Hưng Đặng Thị Thanh Duyên
Nhân Viên XNK
Lô 157, KP Khánh Long –Thị trấn Tân Phước Khánh, huyện Tân Uyên, tỉnh Bình Dương
24 DEWBERRY Vietnam Ms Beata Ufiniarz Giám đốc Tài chính
N1 - An Thanh Prod. IG. Thuận An, Bình Dương
Các tổ chức, hiệp hội
1 Viện Quản lý rừng bền vững và chứng chỉ rừng
Dương Thị Liên Trưởng ban Hợp tác quốc tế
114 đường Hoàng Quốc Việt,
quận Cầu Giấy, Hà Nội
2 Phòng Thuonwg mại và Công nghiệp Việt Nam- Chi nhánh Đà Nẵng
Nguyễn Diễn Phó giám đốc 256 Trần Phú, Thành phố Đà
Nẵng
3 Phòng Thương mại và Công nghiệp Việt Nam tại Đà Nẵng
Nguyễn Tiến Quang
Phó giám đốc 256 Trần Phú, Thành phố Đà
Nẵng
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Dự án "Tăng cường sự tham gia của của mạng lưới các TCXH Việt Nam ở khu vực miền Trung trong tiến trình VPA-FLEGT.
Đoàn Quốc Tuấn Cán bộ dự án 102 Phùng Hưng, TP Huế, tỉnh
Thừa Thiên Huế
5 Trung tâm Con người và Thiên nhiên (PanNature)
Nguyễn Xuân Lãm Cán bộ
N8B, Khu Đô Thị Trung Hòa
Nhân Chính, Nguyễn Thị Thập,
Phường Nhân Chính, Quận
Thanh Xuân, Hà Nội
6 Hiệp hội gỗ và lâm sản Bình Định
Trần Lê Huy Thư k{
Tầng 5, Tòa nhà Phú Tài, Số 278
Nguyễn Thị Định, Tp. Quy
Nhơn, Tỉnh Bình Định
7 Trung tâm Phát triển nông thôn miền Trung Việt Nam
Đặng Thị Lan Anh Cán bộ 102 Phùng Hưng, TP Huế, tỉnh
Thừa Thiên Huế
Các cơ quan truyền thông trả lời biểu mẫu trực tuyến
1 Ban Thời sự- Đài Truyền hình Việt Nam
Hữu Bằng Biên tập viên
43, Nguyễn Chí Thanh, Phường
Ngọc Khánh, Quận Ba Đình, Hà
Nội
2 Ban Nhân Dân điện tử Báo Nhân Dân
Lê Thị Ngân Phóng viên chính
71, Hàng Trống, Hà Nội
3 Báo Diễn đàn Doanh nghiệp
Doãn Thị Thu Hiền
Phó Trưởng Phòng Báo Điện tử
Tòa nhà VCCI, Số 9, Đào Duy
Anh, Đống Đa, Hà Nội
4 Báo Pháp luật Việt Nam Phan Thị Thanh Lan
Phó Ban Kinh tế
Số 42, Ngõ 29, Đường Nguyễn
Chí Thanh, Phường Ngọc
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Khánh, Quận Ba Đình, Hà Nội
5 Thời báo Ngân hàng Đoàn Ngọc Khanh Phóng viên 137 Phố Yên Phụ, Quận Tây Hồ,
Hà Nội
6 Thời báo ngân hàng Hà Linh Chi Phó trưởng ban
137 Phố Yên Phụ, Quận Tây Hồ,
Hà Nội
7 Đài Tiếng nói Việt Nam Nguyễn Ngọc Năm
Trưởng phòng 41-43 Bà Triệu, Phường Hàng
Bài, Quận Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội
8 Báo Công Thương Trần Thu Hường phóng viên
Tầng 10-11, Tòa nhà Bộ Công
Thương số 655 Phạm Văn
Đồng, Bắc Từ Liêm, Hà Nội
9 Tạp chí Gỗ Việt Cao Thị Cẩm
Chánh văn phòng Hiệp hội gỗ và lâm sản Việt Nam
Số 189, Thanh Nhàn, Quận Hai
Bà Trưng, Hà Nội