Kenneth Kamwi Matengu
Dados Biográficos
| ID | 4425388 |
|---|---|
| NOME | Kenneth Kamwi Matengu |
| PRENOMES | Kenneth Kamwi |
| SOBRENOME | Matengu |
| ASSINATURA | MATENGU K K |
| AFILIAÇÕES | University of Namibia |
| VERIFICADO | Não |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 5 |
| TOTAL DE CITAÇÕES | 21 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 4 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 1 |
| PRIMEIRO ANO DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 2011 |
| ANO MAIS RECENTE DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 2025 |
| ÍNDICE H | 1 |
Community enterprises for fair partnerships in non-timber forest product value chains? The case of San communities in northern Namibia
San NTFP harvesters in Bwabwata and Okongo struggle with value capture and bargaining power in trade. • San harvesters in Okongo lack organisational support for effective market entry. • Direct partnerships with lead firms could boost San harvester income but required legal and organisational structures may clash with traditions. • Culturally sensitive support can enhance the success of NTFP commercialisation. This paper investigates why the harv…
Conservation, Markets & the Environment in Southern and Eastern Africa
The impact of commodified non-timber forest products on the livelihoods of San in Northern Namibia
In Namibia, the commercialisation of non-timber forest products (NTFPs) is often promoted as a means to improve rural livelihoods, especially for vulnerable communities. This paper analysed how NTFP value chains are integrated into and contribute to the livelihoods of Khwe and !Xun San harvesters. Accordingly, the working conditions, employment and upgrading opportunities of the globally traded Devil's Claw were compared to those of regionally tr…
Covid-19 and the View from Africa
In Africa, refusal of COVID-19 and other vaccines is widespread for different reasons, including disbelief in the existence of the virus itself and faith in traditional remedies. In sub-Saharan countries, refusal is often made worse by opposition to vaccines by the religious establishments. This is a pressing problem, as Africa has the highest vaccine-avoidable mortality rate for children under the age of five in the world. Dialogue between those…
Ethnobotanical study of indigenous knowledge on medicinal plant use by traditional healers in Oshikoto region, Namibia
Background The objective of this study was to establish a regional profile of the indigenous knowledge system (IKS) for medicinal plant use and cultural practices associated with the healing process of these plants by traditional healers in the Oshikoto region, Namibia. Methods An ethnobotanical survey was undertaken to collect information from traditional healers during September and October 2008. Data was collected through the use of questionna…
Ethnobotanical study of indigenous knowledge on medicinal plant use by traditional healers in Oshikoto region, Namibia
Background The objective of this study was to establish a regional profile of the indigenous knowledge system (IKS) for medicinal plant use and cultural practices associated with the healing process of these plants by traditional healers in the Oshikoto region, Namibia. Methods An ethnobotanical survey was undertaken to collect information from traditional healers during September and October 2008. Data was collected through the use of questionna…
Ethnobotanical study of indigenous knowledge on medicinal plant use by traditional healers in Oshikoto region, Namibia
Background The objective of this study was to establish a regional profile of the indigenous knowledge system (IKS) for medicinal plant use and cultural practices associated with the healing process of these plants by traditional healers in the Oshikoto region, Namibia. Methods An ethnobotanical survey was undertaken to collect information from traditional healers during September and October 2008. Data was collected through the use of questionna…
Conservation, Markets & the Environment in Southern and Eastern Africa
The impact of commodified non-timber forest products on the livelihoods of San in Northern Namibia
In Namibia, the commercialisation of non-timber forest products (NTFPs) is often promoted as a means to improve rural livelihoods, especially for vulnerable communities. This paper analysed how NTFP value chains are integrated into and contribute to the livelihoods of Khwe and !Xun San harvesters. Accordingly, the working conditions, employment and upgrading opportunities of the globally traded Devil's Claw were compared to those of regionally tr…
Covid-19 and the View from Africa
In Africa, refusal of COVID-19 and other vaccines is widespread for different reasons, including disbelief in the existence of the virus itself and faith in traditional remedies. In sub-Saharan countries, refusal is often made worse by opposition to vaccines by the religious establishments. This is a pressing problem, as Africa has the highest vaccine-avoidable mortality rate for children under the age of five in the world. Dialogue between those…
Community enterprises for fair partnerships in non-timber forest product value chains? The case of San communities in northern Namibia
San NTFP harvesters in Bwabwata and Okongo struggle with value capture and bargaining power in trade. • San harvesters in Okongo lack organisational support for effective market entry. • Direct partnerships with lead firms could boost San harvester income but required legal and organisational structures may clash with traditions. • Culturally sensitive support can enhance the success of NTFP commercialisation. This paper investigates why the harv…
Geography (4 obras) · African history and culture studies (3 obras) · Economics (3 obras) · African Botany and Ecology Studies (2 obras) · Agroforestry (2 obras) · Biology (2 obras) · Business (2 obras) · Economic growth (2 obras) · Forest management (2 obras) · Forest product (2 obras)