The document examines experiences with pro-poor payments for environmental services (PES) programs in Africa. It discusses key concepts in PES like conditionality and voluntariness. Case studies from areas in Africa look at the impacts of land use change on hydrology and sediment and the potential for PES. Factors like willingness of sellers and buyers to participate in PES are evaluated. Different PES mechanisms like commoditized, compensated and co-investment styles are reviewed. The document concludes by considering directions for improving PES programs through better engagement of actors, relating to financial mechanisms, and linking to other development goals.
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