GRILI is a unique project that take a multi- and inter-disciplinary approach encompassing relevant stakeholders in Green Resources Products (GRPs)’ value chain. The project involves a unique consortium of five Universities (from Tanzania and Denmark) and two research institutions working on two traditionally used plants as study-objects to research. The inception meeting was held in August 2018 with aim of introducing the project to all stakeholders taking part in the GRPs value/supply in Tanzania in order to allow smooth implementation of the project and dissemination of results for a bigger impact at grass root level.
The Deputy Vice Chancellor of Sokoine University of Agriculture (Prof. Peter Gillah) speaking with project stakeholders during DANIDA-GRILI Inception meeting
Prof. Alen L. Malisa (Principal of Solomon Mahlangu Collegeof Science and Education) welcoming the participants during DANIDA-GRILI Project Inception meeting
The principal Investigator (Dr. F. P. Mabiki) introducing Prof. John E. Olsen from University of Copenhagen, Denmark to stakeholders
Dr Paulo Peter Mhame, Assistant Director of Traditional and Alternative Medicine unit in the Ministry of Health, Community Development, Gender, Elderly and Children(MOHCDGEC-ADTM) greeting the stakeholders during GRILI Inception meeting
All stakeholders identified during the reconnaissance survey which covered 7 regions in Tanzania participated during the inception meeting and contributed into focusing the practicability and feasibility of GRILI project. 8 GRPs value chain actors, 7 stakeholders and 4 PhD students recruited on the areas of antimicrobial resistance, analytical/Phytochemistry and GRPs business. Administrative procedures, challenges and opportunities for GRPs business were discussed and way forward suggested by stakeholders.
Despite many opportunities that could enable the economics of the GRPs business contribute to the livelihood of people, major challenges such products quality, formalization and lack marketing strategies were highlighted by the stakeholders. These among other are the challenges which GRILI project is going to research upon.
Photo of Stakeholders in the venue during GRILI Project Inception meeting
Dr. Hamisi Malebo (Right) with other stakeholders discussing during GRILI inception meeting
Stakeholders during DANIDA-GRILI Project Inception meeting held in 2018
Discusiing the One of the Study Plant among the project Team (At Solomon Mahlangu College of Science and Education)
