Bamboo and Rattan Update Volume 3 Issue 1
From handicrafts to houses, charcoal briquettes to bicycles, bamboo and rattan are an integral part of millions of African people’s lives, material cultures and built environment. They can be critical, nature-based solutions to some of the continent’s most pressing issues. This special issue of INBAR’s magazine, Bamboo and Rattan Update, examines bamboo and rattan’s potential in Africa, and reflects on 25 years of INBAR’s work on the continent. Click on the image, or browse the content below:
Policymakers from 10 of INBAR’s African Member States share their thoughts on how bamboo and rattan are being used to promote pro-poor, environmentally sustainable development.
A lack of standards is hindering the development of the continent’s bamboo and rattan sectors—but work is underway to change that. By Professor Abel Olorunnisola.
A new training hub will offer critical opportunities for transferring knowledge and technologies between Africa and China. By Dr. Fu Jinhe.
Kenya’s first fully integrated bamboo company could pave the way for future entrepreneurs. By Ms. Kuki Njeru.
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Download the full edition here.BRU is published quarterly in Chinese, English, French and Spanish. The Chinese, French and Spanish editions are usually posted about one month after the English.
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Bamboo and Rattan Update is a magazine dedicated to sharing the latest high-quality research and news about the bamboo and rattan sector. It is published by the International Bamboo and Rattan Organisation (INBAR).
Bamboo and rattan are two of the world’s most valuable non-timber forest products. These plants can be a critical part of more sustainable development. Bamboo and Rattan Update provides a platform for policy makers, researchers and development practitioners to showcase their news, research and activities from across the world.
Established in 2020, Bamboo and Rattan Update publishes four times a year, in March, June, September and December. The editorial team welcomes submissions on a range of topical, fresh topics with an emphasis on sustainable development, including:
Authors wishing to submit content should send a 100-summary of their intended article to bru-magazine@inbar.int. Authors must bear in mind the editorial guidelines when preparing their submission.
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