The role of policy in the conservation and extended use of underutilized plant species: a cross-national policy analysis

"The role of policy in the conservation and extended use of underutilized plant species: a cross-national policy analysis" report, an effort of the GFU to set the scene and provide an instrument for policy and decision-makers, presents a cross-national analysis of policies that hinder or promote the conservation and use of underutilized species. It is based on national policy studies undertaken in Ghana, Jordan, Nepal, Papua New Guinea, Peru, Uzbekistan, Vietnam and Zambia. A separate publication "An overview of the international regulatory frameworks that influence the conservation and use of underutilized plant species" is available online and analyzes some of the important international policy instruments that affect the conservation and extended use of underutilized plant species.