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Expected Outcomes
Action research to facilitate the development of forest product producers cooperatives
An annotated bibliography and a journal article summarizing the main lessons on cooperative development, with emphasis on forest products and marketing.
A journal article assessing the current role and potential of forest products and marketing in rural livelihoods, and analyzing the key instituional (policy, market, social organization) constraints and opportunities for improvement.
A report on the pilot cooperatives, developing key lessons (a possible "tool kit" for practitioners).
A policy brief with recommendations for project and policy-level interventions to improve livelihoods through forest product production, processing and marketing.
- Adaptation and transfer of appropriate technology for more efficient post-harvest processing of star anise
Technical and financial report on the project.
Report on the current state of the star anise market in Guangxi, analyzing key opportunities and constraints and recommending improvements.
Report on the implementation and testing of appropriate scale of star anise processing technology, including cost-benefit analysis.
- Diagnosis and design of technical and institutional interventions to support development of the bamboo sector
Mid-term and final financial and technical reports outlining key activities and accomplishments.
A diagnostic report, analyzing the constraints and opportunities in the bamboo sector in study area, with practical recommendations for research, policy and project-level interventions to improve bamboo-based livelihoods opportunities.
A manuscript for journal publication providing an overview and analysis of resource, enterprise and livelihoods issues related to natural resources management generally and the bamboo sector in the province.
A series of policy-briefs and/or technical briefs providing concise and practical recommendations to improve the performance of the bamboo sector in the province.
