Date：Dec. 12 (Fri), 2014, 16:00 – 18:00
　
Venue： Small conference room II, Inamori kaikan, Kyoto University

Language： English

Title： Valorization of origin based-products in Ethiopia: an option being
considered for biodiversity conservation and local development
Presenter： Feleke Woldeyes Gamo （Arba Minch University, Ethiopia / Kyoto University）

Abstract：
It is well recognized that conservation objectives cannot be achieved only
through reserves that are often small, fragmented, isolated,
poorly-protected and in most cases embedded within an agricultural
landscape. As a result, the approach of conserving biodiversity while
sustaining agricultural productivity, indigenous cultures, and rural
livelihoods is increasingly being advocated. At the heart of this new
approach is establishing an incentive system that aids in valorization of
local products, associated biological resources and know-how. With the
intention of examining the mechanisms already in place to valorize local
resources and also the potential of the intended approach to serve the
intended purpose, a study was made in Southwest Ethiopia. In the
presentation, therefore, concepts on local products and their association
to biological diversity, mechanisms and tools of valorization, and product
promotion and protection tools will be addressed. Resources plants that
were identified as suitable for promotion will be presented; their
diversity-related role and trend of commercialization will be assessed. The
presentation will conclude by summarizing the positive impacts of
market-based incentives, the observed or speculated drawbacks and the
likelihood of institutionalizing the market-based valorization scheme.

Co-organizer：
the Grant in Aid for Scientific Research (A) Project:
Engaged Area Studies in the Arena of African Local-Knowledge Formation and
Sharing: Seeking for the new images of community