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More informationA group of young people from the Saamaka communities in Suriname have become more knowledgeable and interested in governance, leadership, and rights concerning their lands as a result of the efforts of the Association of Saamaka Communities (VSG) and Tropenbos Suriname. This interest was sparked after the youth participated in the regional exchange 'Gaan Kuutu' organized by Tropenbos International in Colombia in 2022, where they learned about governance issues from Colombia and Bolivia. This experience has led to an increased interest from the Saamaka youth in governance issues.
Read the stories of local farmers and community groups implementing business ideas with the support of the Tropenbos International Network.
Why do many farmers still resist adopting and scaling agroforestry? Are the economic benefits not enough, or not perceived to be enough? Or are there other reasons? These are the questions that were asked when work began on Tropical Forest Issues 62.
The TBI network has members in Indonesia, Vietnam, Ghana, DR Congo, Suriname, Colombia and the Netherlands. The members share a common vision and mission, as well as a common focus and approach, while tailoring their efforts to the specific local context