Coordinator
CurrentThe Rights and Resources Initiative (RRI) is a global coalition of organizations working to encourage forest land tenure and policy reforms and the transformation of the forest economy so that business reflects local development agendas and supports local livelihoods. RRI works at the country, regional and global levels, collaborating on research, advocacy and convening strategic actors.The RRI Coalition is formed by a group of core Partners who work in areas of their regional and thematic expertise. Partners also engage with a wide group of Collaborators who participate in and support RRI activities. Our 15 Partners, 7 Affiliated Networks, and 150+ Collaborator organizations are directly engaged in land and forest policy reforms in close to 20 countries throughout Africa, Asia and Latin America. Together, we are working to encourage greater global commitment and action on pro-poor tenure, policy and market reforms.Visit our website: rightsandresources.orgI am also the President of the Rights and Resources Group, a non-profit 501c(3) organization based in Washington, D.C. that coordinates the Rights and Resources Initiative.