In 1995 a survey of research capacity was conducted at institutions undertaking forestry-related research in the SADC countries. This document presents a review of the methods available for the assessment of research capacity and summarizes previous efforts to assess research capacity in the region. The methodology adopted makes use of common indicators thereby allowing comparisons across institutions.

In this paper the authors discuss recent trends in poverty concepts and suggest a locally adapted multidimensional model for measuring and monitoring poverty. The model comprises nested layers with subjective wellbeing in the centre surrounded by a core of health, wealth and knowledge, and a context that includes natural, economic, social and political spheres, as well as service and structural aspects.

This publication is a collection of in-house and external publications by CIFOR scientist and collaborators. Also included are abstracts of workshop and conference papers presented but not yet published Author index is provided.

Overview of CIFOR’s research and achievements for 2001 including complete financial statements, listings of donors and partners, key projects, staff and publications. The Report also provides the global, regional and national perspectives of CIFOR’s work. Feature stories focus on a range of forest issues, including: carbon, biodiversity, women and forest livelihoods, decentralization in Africa, secondary forests in Asia, forests and fires, forests and health, community forestry, non timber forest products, watersheds in Central America and forest policy in China.