1.1 Develop, with partners and key actors, a methodology for gender-sensitive data collection and analysis. 1.2 Collect sex-disaggregated data on the extent and dynamics of the timber value chain. 1.3 Prepare, with partners and collaborators, a national case study describing the extent, dynamics, inclusiveness and policy and political constraints of the timber value chain, with a characterisation of its different segments. 1.4 Apply the GCS Tenure Conceptual Framework in analysing the role of forest tenure reforms on domestic timber production with a particular attention on emerging and expanding private forestry by local residents.

2.1 Assess the main political, institutional, social and technical barriers to the integration of the informal or illegal segments of the timber value chain into the formal economy. 2.2 Assess and define the national circumstances under which different policy options can work in Uganda. 2.3 Prepare a document with policy options and trade-offs for the integration of the timber value chain into the formal economy.

3.1 Organise 1 national end-of-project conference in Uganda to discuss policy options and trade-offs, and to sustain momentum for reform. 3.2 Present case studies, comparative analyses and models, and engage key actors through broadcast media formats, relevant international, regional and national events, ad-hoc national meetings and publications. All products will be translated into as many relevant languages as funds allow. 3.4 Solicit feedback on methods from actors and train partners to use those methods. 3.5 Integrate BSc and Master’s degree students in all phases of the project. 3.6 Organise meetings with smallholders (women and men) and local operators to prepare and test the methodological approach. 3.7 Organise periodic national consultations in Uganda to regularly engage key actors in discussing preliminary results and experiences, and to advance policy options.

4.1 Establish project Advisory Committee comprising all project partners (and staff from ADA if available). 4.2 Establish project management unit. 4.3 Establish with the ADA a commonly agreed specific system for liaising (reporting and