INBAR strengthens ties with Benin to advance bamboo and rattan development, focusing on tackling plastic pollution and supporting socio-economic development. INBAR has reiterated its commitment to strengthening partnerships with its African Member States, including Benin. The collaboration aims to leverage bamboo and rattan for socioeconomic development, tourism, plastic alternatives, environmental sustainability and climate change solutions. […]

Delegates discovered the bamboo sector development of Kenya in a recent study tour held in the country. From 28 November to 2 December 2021, in collaboration with the Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI), INBAR organised in Kenya the in-country bamboo study tour. The tour gathered about 35 delegates from Belgium, Benin, Burundi, Cameroon, Ethiopia, Ghana, […]

INBAR has organised a symposium in Ghana to improve bamboo and rattan value chain conditions. INBAR West Africa Regional Office (WARO) organised a 2-day Regional Symposium on bamboo and rattan development in Africa under the theme “Investing in Bamboo as a Productive Sector of the Economy” from 22- 23 July 2021 in Accra, Ghana. The symposium is part of activities under the China-IFAD South-South Triangular Cooperation (SSTC) Facility, which seeks to improve bamboo and […]

Bamboo is a highly versatile and rapidly renewable resource that offers a broad range of livelihood applications – from traditional homes and furniture to modern engineered products. If harnessed properly, the plant promises employment, higher incomes, and an opportunity for countries to alleviate poverty and meet their sustainable development goals (SDGs). Bamboo offers many advantages […]