Commonwealth NGOs
related to forestry

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bullet2 Pan African Institute for Development

HQ address:   P.O. Box 133

Buea

South West Province

 Cameroon

Email:   info@paidwestafrica.org

Website: http://www.paidwestafrica.org/

Region: Africa

Type of Organisation: NGO,  

Interest in Forestry:  peripheral

Description:

 The International Association Pan African Institute For Development is a  non governmental organization with membership from various continents of the world, particularly in Africa. It is managed by a governing council chaired by the president. It was created in 1964 to build capacity for sustainable development in Africa. It operates through four regional institutes and has diplomatic status in countries where it is located. Through these institutes, IPAID work with governments, non governmental organizations, the civil society and communities in both English and French speaking African countries.

 

Pan African Institute For Development - West Africa (PAID-WA)

PAID-WA Campus (Front)PAID-WA is an active resource institution promoting sustainable development in Africa. Established in 1969, PAID-WA's activities cover all the English speaking West African countries in particular, and Africa in general. Situated in pleasant surroundings on the slope of Mr. Cameroon in Buea, South West Province, Cameroon and at an altitude of 900 meters above sea level. This town enjoys coal temperate climate throughout the year. Buea is 3o minutes from the coastal area of Limbe, and within a short distance from Douala, the economic capital of Cameroon.