Savannah Forest Beekeepers in Cameroon: Actions to Reduce Vulnerability

Ingram, V.J.

doi:10.1007/978-3-319-19405-9_7

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“…This has been observed for honey [94][95][96], Brazil nuts [82], medicinal and aromatic plants [153], and mushrooms [102]. In select cases, such initiatives can even guide the way for new formal standards [95].…”

Section: Enterprise Characteristicsmentioning

confidence: 91%

“…This, for instance can be achieved via redistribution of funds obtained from access permits [102] or via afforestation and forest management activities facilitated by NTFP cooperatives [96,146]. Unfortunately, profits obtained from NTFP commercialization alone are seldom a sufficient stimulus for conservation of the resource, an exception being the production of honey [94,95].…”

Section: Raw Materials Acquisitionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Key entrepreneurs often are a driving force for success and govern entire value chains [168]. Examples for such industry champions include commercializing African honey [95,96] and mushrooms from Finland [102]. Successful entrepreneurs are often characterized by having high levels of personal interest and engagement in the sector and persistence to acquire needed knowledge of business necessities and opportunities [105,106].…”

Section: Enterprise Characteristicsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Close cooperation and partnerships of NTFP processing enterprises with members of the broader institutional environment, such as local authorities, NGOs, and research institutions can help reduce market inefficiencies and administrative barriers [106]. This has been observed for honey [94][95][96], Brazil nuts [82], medicinal and aromatic plants [153], and mushrooms [102]. In select cases, such initiatives can even guide the way for new formal standards [95].…”

Section: Enterprise Characteristicsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Collective entrepreneurial capacity and contribution to household economy may vary significantly depending on organizational setup [170,171]. Benefits of collective action must be evident for smallholders to participate [95].…”

Section: Enterprise Characteristicsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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The Processing of Non-Timber Forest Products through Small and Medium Enterprises—A Review of Enabling and Constraining Factors

Meinhold

Darr

2019

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Research Highlights: This study reviews the available literature on processed non-timber forest products (NTFPs) in order to comprehensively identify relevant factors enabling or constraining their potential to contribute to rural development. Background and Objectives: NTFPs, such as wild foods, medicinal plants, and raw materials for handicrafts, make significant contributions to rural livelihoods. NTFPs can help fulfil households' subsistence and consumption needs, serve as a safety-net in times of crises, and provide cash income. In particular, the processing of NTFPs has often been suggested to positively influence sustainable economic development in rural areas. However, despite rising interest and recognition of the potential contributions of such industries as key sources of employment and their strategic role in overall growth strategies of developing countries, many NTFP processing enterprises remain in the informal sector and an in-depth understanding of the underlying factors is lacking. This review aims to identify enabling and constraining factors affecting NTFP processing enterprises. Materials and Methods: Using systematic review methodology, studies investigating commercialized, processed NTFPs and their economic impacts have been identified and the current evidence base with regard to NTFP processing and small and medium sized enterprise (SME) development synthesized. Results: Despite the diverse nature of NTFPs, a number of constraining and enabling factors affecting NTFP processing and commercialization were identified. The former includes aspects such as the lack of resource access (finances, skills, technologies, etc.), market information, and basic infrastructure; the latter, amongst others, the role of key entrepreneurs; and cooperation across the value chain, amongst producers, and among members of the institutional environment or an abundant resource base. Moving from small-scale NTFP commercialization in local markets to more mature NTFP value chains reaching export markets, the increasing role of cooperation and having a supportive institutional framework in place, becomes apparent. Conclusions: Overall, successful NTFP processing strongly depends on the socio-economic and environmental context in question, requiring a holistic approach tailored to the respective context and value chain.

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confidence: 91%

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confidence: 99%

Section: Enterprise Characteristicsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Enterprise Characteristicsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Enterprise Characteristicsmentioning

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Nature-Based Solutions for Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation in Cameroon: Realities and Perspectives

Awazi,

Avana-Tientcheu,

Alemagi

et al. 2024

Handbook of Nature-Based Solutions to Mitigation and Adaptation to Climate Change

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Examining the spatial incongruity between mining sector and beekeeping activities

Moomen

Odame‐Appiah

2023

Natural Resources Forum

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The seminal work of the Intergovernmental Science‐Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services on pollinators, pollination, and food production, informed scientific studies on the understudied impacts of mining on agriculture sub‐sectors. This paper assesses the potential impacts of mining activities on beekeeping as an agricultural sub‐sector, and the flow‐on effects on associated economic values and enterprises to enhance sustainable development. A case study is conducted in the emerging northwest gold mining region of Ghana. The Location Quotient (LQ) and Location Association (La) models are used to explore the economic significance of beekeeping, its spatial links with tree habitats, and mining activities. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) were used to analyze the spatial interactions between concessions, trees, and beekeeping. The paper finds that districts with LQ < 1 in beekeeping also record LQ > 1 in mining, and La < 50 between beekeeping and mining. The findings are useful for stakeholder decision‐making toward harnessing and leveraging the prospects of mining on integrated rural and sustainable development.

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Savannah Forest Beekeepers in Cameroon: Actions to Reduce Vulnerability

Cited by 4 publications

References 25 publications

The Processing of Non-Timber Forest Products through Small and Medium Enterprises—A Review of Enabling and Constraining Factors

The Processing of Non-Timber Forest Products through Small and Medium Enterprises—A Review of Enabling and Constraining Factors

Nature-Based Solutions for Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation in Cameroon: Realities and Perspectives

Examining the spatial incongruity between mining sector and beekeeping activities

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