Ruben Ravenberg
Ruben Ravenberg is the General Director of the Stichting Bosbeheer en Bostoezicht (SBB), the organization responsible for forest management and oversight in Suriname. He has been actively involved in addressing the significant decline in the country's timber production, which has dropped over 60% in recent years. Ravenberg advocates for a long-term master plan to promote sustainable forestry practices, emphasizing the need to shift from exporting raw timber to producing finished wood products for both local and international markets. His leadership is crucial in navigating the complexities of the timber sector, including legislative reform and capacity building among local workers.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suriname | 2 | 5.00 | 0.72% | +10% | 586,634 | 4,659 | $4,600 | 37$ |
| Totals | 2 | 586,634 | 4,659 | $4,600 | 37$ |
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Suriname:
Ruben Ravenberg is the general director of the SBB and is facing lawsuits from board members seeking his dismissal.
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Suriname:
Ruben Ravenberg is the director of the Foundation for Forest Management and Supervision (SBB).
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Suriname:
Ruben Ravenberg is the general director of the Foundation for Forest Management and Supervision (SBB) who demanded the resignation of Krishnadath Joerawan from the board.
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Suriname:
Ruben Ravenberg, general director of the SBB, discusses the need for a technical delegation to phase out roundwood exports.
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