This Anti-Corruption Helpdesk brief was produced in response to a query from one of Transparency International’s national chapters. The Anti-Corruption Helpdesk is operated by Transparency International and funded by the European Union.
Query
Please provide us with literature on the linkages between illegal logging and conflict. We would also appreciate information specific to the Central African Republic.
Content
1. Linkages between illegal logging and conflict 2. Linkages between illegal logging and conflict in the Central African Republic 3. Further reading and useful resources
Summary
This Helpdesk answer provides a list of resources on the linkages between illegal logging and conflict. The literature on illegal logging and conflict in Central African Republic is limited, however. Most of the available information focuses on the role of natural resources overall, and not solely on the timber trade.