Fair business development for Non-Timber Forest Products based on local knowledge.Tamarindus in Kenya.

 

Ukuzaji wa haki wa biashara kwa Bidhaa za Msitu Zisizo za Mbao na ambazo ni lishe, kulingana na ujuzi wa Kiasili. Mkwaju nchini Kenya

 

Background

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This study focuses on one key NTFP species Tamarindus indica (T indica), with a high market potential in Africa. The project will increase the knowledge about key factors for sustainable, poverty-reducing business models for NTFPs, in particular T. indica, in SS Africa. It has the following sub-goals:  Increase knowledge about implied local processes, resources, and skills. Identify criteria for sustainable, good-quality NTFP production. Define key components of sustainable, fair business models.

Utafiti huu unaangazia wa mti wa Mkwaju, yenye uwezo mkubwa wa soko barani Afrika. Mradi utaongeza ujuzi kuhusu vipengele muhimu vya miundo endelevu ya biashara ya kupunguza umaskini kwa Bidhaa za Msitu ambazo si Mbao, hasa Mkwaju katika Bara la Afrika. Ina malengo madogo yafuatayo: Kuongeza maarifa kuhusu michakato ya ndani iliyodokezwa, rasilimali, na ujuzi. Tambua vigezo vya uzalishaji endelevu, bora wa Bidhaa za Msitu ambazo si Mbao. Bainisha vipengele muhimu vya miundo endelevu, ya haki ya biashara.

Researchers:

Doris Mutta and Marie Louise Avana-Tientcheu (African Forest Forum, AFF), Chemuku Wekesa (Kenya Forest Research Institute),  Cecilia Mark-Herbert and Anders Roos (Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences), SLU)

Scientific Advisory Board:

Dr. Cecile Bibiane Ndjebet (African Women’s Network for Community Management of Forests), Dr. Ben Chikamai (Network for Natural Gums and Resins in Africa), Dr.Malin Beckman, (Department of Urban and Rural Development, SLU, Sweden), Professor Björn Lundgren (Royal Swedish Academy of Agriculture and Forestry) 

Community stakeholder advisory group:

Ms Eva Mcharo – Taita Taveta,  Mr. Daniel Garero – Kilifi, Ms Priscila Nasoro – Kilifi, Mr. Antony Mutie – Makueni, Ms Salma Juma – Mombasa.

Activities

When?	Activity	Description
23 October 23	Kibwesi, Makueni County: A workshop was held on business deveopment for NTFPs based on local knowledge	The workshop brought together County government officials, environmentalists, and community-based group representatives to deliberate on sustainable utilization of NTFPs with a specific focus on Tamarindus indica.
December 23 -January 24	Consumer study on food-Non Food Forest Products (NTFPs) in Mombasa, Kenya.	The study analyzes uses, perceptions, and preferences for NTFPs in Mombasa among households and restaurants.
October 23 –June 24	Studying local knowledge and practices	The study records local knowledge and processes in the production of NTFPs
March – April	From Forest to Market: Investigating Social Dimensions in the Development of Sustainable Business Models for Tamarind Products in Kenya. MSc Thesis fieldwork by Bruna Jesus dos Santos, Student at SLU	The objective is to examine the social dynamics within NTFPs value chains in Kenya with a focus on gender dynamics.

The project is supported by Formas, The Swedish Research Council for Sustainable Development. Project number 2022-00971.