African Timber Organization (ATO)
Organisation africaine du bois (OAB)
Organización Africana de la Madera (OAM)
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Founded
1976-06-02 Libreville Gabon
History
Founded when bylaws were adopted at a ministerial meeting of 15 African timber-producing and exporting countries. No activities reported since 2010.
Aims
/Goal/ - Enable member countries to study and coordinate means of ensuring optimum development of their forests and timber products. /Objectives/ - Ensure a continuous exchange of information and mutual support among member countries concerning their forestry management, timber marketing and industrialization policies. Coordinate commercial policies in member countries, in particular as regards: prices; product designations, terminology and gradings; standardization of conditioning and quality control; tax matters. Ensure study of freight rates and shipment procedures suitable for African products and promote cooperation among member countries in negotiations in this regard. Carry out technological and industrial research, in particular on unknown or little known tree species. Conduct market surveys on African timber and ensure its promotion. Coordinate industrialization policies among member Countries. Harmonize policies of reforestation, and forestry and environmental management. Coordinate supervisory training policies. Study alternatives and implement the efficient formation of an African timber market. Promote close cooperation between landlocked and and coastal countries, in particular for studying new ways of transportation.
Events
13 past events available with paid subscription only.Structure
Conference of Ministers (supreme body); General Secretariat (executive body), managed by Secretary General, attended by Technical Director.
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UIA Org ID
XD4615
Last News
2004
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