Governments in Africa can prioritise rattan production by formulating policies on rattan production, providing funding for research, and supporting the development of standards for rattan products.

This manual explains the various post-harvest treatment and preservation methods that can be applied to bamboo culms to increase their lifespan and durability. The manual serves as a guide to assist artisans, harvesters, bamboo retailers and other actors in the bamboo value chain in preparing and treating bamboo culms for product development.

This study assesses the overall feeding value of bamboo fodder as a substitute for natural pasture hay from the basal diet of lactating high-grade cows following experimental trials conducted between November and February 2020 in Ethiopia.

This manual provides basic information and knowledge about bamboo production and availability in Ethiopia, nutritive values of bamboo fodder species, bamboo fodder best bet management practices, improved bamboo fodder feeding packages for ruminant livestock, health management of animals feeding on bamboo fodder species and research gaps of bamboo fodder production.

El resumen anual 2021 describe las actividades, programas y publicaciones de INBAR. Esta publicación también está disponible en ingles, francés y chino

Cette revue annuelle résume les activités, les programmes et les publications de l’INBAR pendant l’année 2021. Cette publication est également disponible en anglais, espagnol et chinois    

China is the world’s largest producer and exporter, as well as a key consumer, of bamboo products, and an important player in the global rattan trade. This report analyses China’s trade in bamboo and rattan products for 2020, based on analysis of statistics from China Customs.

2020年是极不平凡的一年，国际竹藤组织携手合作伙伴捐赠物资支持东道国抗击疫情，与世界人民一道守望相助、共克时艰；第47个成员国斐济正式加盟，成员国队伍继续壮大；与联合国粮农组织（FAO）签署合作备忘录，朋友圈进一步扩大；在线开展系列主题竹藤讲座，分享竹藤知识与创新发展经验；携手合作伙伴举办中国国际竹产业交易博览会、博鳌国际禁塑产业论坛等一系列重要会议；各区域办事处及实地研发项目有序开展工作。2020年，国际竹藤组织外联外宣部共撰写、出品中英文各类宣传稿件150余篇，大部分为原创新闻，详见汇编。