Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act, 2003 (Act No. 53 of 2003)

Greater attention needs to be given to Forest Sector innovation, research and development to ensure that the sector has access to information, appropriate technology and innovation to support B-BBEE and enterprise development.

To this end Government, through DWAF, undertakes to drive the process to develop a Forest Sector research and development strategy with clearly outlined responsibilities, funding mechanisms and timelines.

This measure will be operational within six months of the effective date of the Charter.