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Pilot Program to Conserve
the Brazilian Rain Forest

The Pilot Program represents a new, and so far unique, model of international partnership to enhance collaboration on environmental issues of global concern.

-          The World Bank’s Rain Forest Unit in Brasilia coordinates the preparation of projects between the Brazilian government (and its agencies) and the donors. It also administers the Rain Forest Trust Fund and oversees ongoing projects.

-          Projects are prepared by the Brazilian government and its agencies in consultation with stakeholders. A special Inter Ministerial Coordinating Commission approves and oversees all projects, which are implemented by various federal agencies, state governments in the Amazon, and local NGOs.

-          Officials from donor countries, the Brazilian government (including state governments), NGOs, and the World Bank meet once or twice a year to assess the Pilot Program’s progress, offer guidance, and make recommendations.

-          An International Advisory Group (IAG) of experts from around the world monitors implementation and provides independent advice and evaluation of the program. The group meets twice a year to make recommendations to improve the program.

-          Key stakeholders of each project are involved from the beginning. Every Pilot Program project has an advisory or executive commission that includes stakeholders.

-          Representatives of Brazilian society also participate in the Pilot Program. The program places great emphasis on broad representation in all program activities, from project preparation and monitoring to evaluation of the impact of the Pilot Program as a whole.

-          The private sector, both in Brazil and abroad, must also be involved in the program activities. Private business involvement is important to open worldwide markets for forest-based products, adopt sustainable forest management practices, create private nature reserves, fund research, and finance investments.