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European Journal of Wood and Wood Products
Published in: European Journal of Wood and Wood Products 1/2011

01-02-2011 | Originals Originalarbeiten

Chain of custody certification: an assessment of Ghanaian timber sector

Authors: A. Attah, F. Ioras, J. Ratnasingam, I. V. Abrudan

Published in: European Journal of Wood and Wood Products | Issue 1/2011

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Abstract

Although Europe represents a major market for Ghana, information on how local companies are addressing chain of custody certification is scarce. A survey of 103 timber firms, in particular, was conducted in order to determine the current status of chain of custody certification in Ghana. Results collated indicate that the readiness to adopt chain of custody certification among the sector was low. The lack of stakeholders’ awareness and price premium was cited as the primary reasons deterring the sector from adopting certification. This study analysis suggests that company size is an important variable to be considered when analyzing the adoption of chain of custody certification by timber companies. This study shows that an increasing adoption of chain of custody certification among the sector in Ghana can be realised with good stakeholder consultations and resource rights.
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Metadata
Title
Chain of custody certification: an assessment of Ghanaian timber sector
Authors
A. Attah
F. Ioras
J. Ratnasingam
I. V. Abrudan
Publication date
01-02-2011
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
European Journal of Wood and Wood Products / Issue 1/2011
Print ISSN: 0018-3768
Electronic ISSN: 1436-736X
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00107-009-0402-5

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