Multi-Stakeholder Programme in Afghanistan: Natural Ingredients for Food, Cosmetics and Pharmaceuticals

From:
Department for International Development
Published
1 January 2005
Country:
Afghanistan
Document Type:
Conference Paper
Theme:
Agriculture
Authors:
Ottens, B.J.

Abstract

This introductory presentation summarises a NOVIB-RALF project, conducted in Afghanistan to examine: mechanisms for sustainable resource management and utilsation of Liquorice, Cumin, Devil's Dung, Caraway, Wormseed and Jujube; generate community-based economic opportunities; and contribute to policy and regulations. The strategy for meeting the challenge of reducing agricultural dependancy on opium poppy cultivation is outlined.

For further information, consult the project proposal document that was submitted in the original request for proposals by RALF.

Citation

RALF, ICARDA, Aleppo, Syria, 11 pp.

Multi-Stakeholder Programme in Afghanistan: Natural Ingredients for Food, Cosmetics and Pharmaceuticals

Published 1 January 2005
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