A rapid assessment of bamboo products, markets, and supply chains was conducted in Addis Ababa, the South Ethiopia Regional State, and the Sidama Ethiopia Regional State. This assessment provides key insights into the current state of bamboo value chains in these regions and their potential for growth through value chain upgrading, with a focus on […]

The Bamboo Sector Roadmap for Brazil offers a strategic framework aimed at harnessing the potential of bamboo to promote sustainable development, enhance biodiversity, and foster economic growth. Brazil, with its rich biodiversity and extensive bamboo resources, is uniquely positioned to become a leader in the global bamboo industry. The roadmap features a vision, strategic objectives, […]

The current study looks at the market dynamics, value chain intricacies, and strategic opportunities within Brazil’s bamboo sector. It emphasizes the importance of bamboo as a non-wood forest product that contributes substantially to local economies, rural communities, and environmental sustainability. Recognizing bamboo’s versatile applications across industries like construction, textiles, and bioenergy, the report emphasizes the […]

This Working Paper serves as a foundational analysis of the bamboo sector in Brazil, indicating significant potential for industrial development and biodiversity conservation. The study lays the groundwork for strategic initiatives, emphasizing the need for advanced methodologies to accurately determine the full scale and potential of Brazil’s bamboo resources. The results are a stepping stone […]

The technical manual provides information on the tissue culture propagation protocols for commercially utilized bamboo species. The Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI) has undertaken the commendable endeavor of creating a protocol as part of the Dutch–Sino East Africa Bamboo Development Programme. As part of its mandate to enhance forest biodiversity and environment management, KEFRI generates […]