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Despite increasingly more comprehensive policies for forest management, the last forty years in Mexico has witnessed a continuing pattern of mismanagement. While some have pointed a finger at underlying factors such as population growth and poverty, focusing on these factors tend to "blame the victim." Political elements such as a centralized government, a dominant political party, an authoritarian political party, corruption, laws with no enforcement, short range plans and investments, and other structural factors also must be considered. This paper examines the policy ideology, policies, and other factors that have led to the current state of affairs. Key words: forest management, deforestation, Mexican forestry policy, political ecology, political ideology, Tarahumara, NAFTA, indigenous communities, World Bank

This paper examines the political economy and policy environment of forestry production in northern Mexico. The objective is to review the multiple policy issues that impact forestry production and act together as articulatory mechanisms to move capital from periphery to core. The policies examined that affect forestry emanate from international, national, and state levels.The main point made is that a single event or activity cannot account for existing conditions of forestry in the Sierra Madre Occidental. The purpose is to analyze, perhaps well-known facts by mapping the policy terrain in the context of articulation theory to help scholars and policy makers gain a better understanding of linked social and historical conditions that maintain a political economy. The unique aspect of this presentation is that it brings a political economic, historical, and holistic framework to bear on the problem of policy analyses. Thus, policy formation is viewed from a perspective that considers power interrelations among policies and policy makersKey words: policy, forestry, Mexico, political economy

Cover -- Title -- Copyright -- Contents -- Tables, Figures, and Boxes -- Foreword -- Acknowledgments -- Authors and Contributors -- Abbreviations -- Introduction and Summary -- 1.1. Theme 1: Improving Food Safety and Quality -- 1.2. Theme 2: Inclusive and Sustainable, Safe and Environment-Friendly Agriculture Products -- 1.3. Theme 3: Toward Value Chains for Safe and Environment-Friendly Agriculture Products -- Appendix 1: Glossary of Key Terms -- References -- Theme 1: Improving Food Safety and Quality -- 2. Harmonizing Food Safety Systems and Increasing Market Access in the Greater Mekong Subregion -- 2.1. Introduction -- 2.2. An Overview of Food Safety Concepts, Drivers, and Risk Analysis -- 2.3. GMS: An Emerging Hub for Regional and International Food Supply -- 2.4. Drivers of GMS Food Safety and Market Access Initiatives -- 2.5. Current Food Safety Policy, Investment, and Projects in the GMS -- 2.6. The Way Forward -- Appendix -- A2.1 GDP and Trade Scenarios in GMS Countries -- A2.2 Food Safety Laws, Regulations, and Implementing Agencies in the GMS -- A2.3 Gaps and Bottlenecks along the Food Chain -- A2.4 Food Safety Initiatives in GMS Countries, 2011-2017 (supporting sources in parentheses) -- A2.5 Sanitary and Phytosanitary and Codex Alimentarius Initiatives in the GMS -- A2.6 Private-Sector-Driven Initiatives in Food Safety in GMS Countries -- References -- 3. Increasing the Safety and Quality of Food Products from the Greater Mekong Subregion -- 3.1. Introduction -- 3.2. The Key Issues -- 3.3. Recommendations -- 3.4. Proposed Initiatives -- 3.5. Conclusions -- References -- 4. Supporting Food Safety: Participatory Guarantee Systems-Issues to Be Considered for Up-Scaling in the Greater Mekong Subregion -- 4.1. Introduction -- 4.2. Situation Overview -- 4.3. Analysis of the Issues -- 4.4. Policy Directions.