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AuthorBejarano, Johann Sebastian Reyes
AuthorRodrigues, Thiago Sabatinelli
AuthorSánchez, Columba Marcelli
AuthorAl-Ghanim, Kaltham
AuthorAl-Saidi, Mohammad
Available date2023-12-21T05:16:52Z
Publication Date2020
Publication NameEnergy Reports
ResourceScopus
ISSN23524847
URIhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.egyr.2020.10.058
URIhttp://hdl.handle.net/10576/50493
AbstractHerbal medicine can improve economic diversification and sustainable livelihoods of local communities. In fact, the demand for herbal medicine is increasing globally while policymakers also value non-economic benefits, e.g. preserving traditions/heritage, enhancing communities' cohesion/trust and promoting sustainable practices towards a low-carbon, low-energy and low-metabolism future. The paper discusses the context, opportunities and challenges for developing a medicinal herbal plants industry in Qatar. A literature review was carried out on international experiences in medicinal herbs businesses, with a focus on countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). Qualitative data were collected through interviews with smallholders in the herbal medicine industry and experts in order to make a characterization of the business models in Qatar. The herbal medicine industry in Qatar consists of small entrepreneurs that share characteristics with traditional herbalists. It is challenged by the capacity of businesses to enhance resource-efficient production processes through environmentally friendly cultivation and commercial trade.
SponsorThis study has been funded Qatar University under the grants: QUEX-CAS-QP-19/20-1 and QUXP-CAS-2018-1 . Partial travel funding were provided for students through the Centers for Natural Resources and Development (CNRD) coordinated at TH-Koeln - University of Applied Sciences and partly financed by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) .
Languageen
PublisherElsevier
SubjectBusiness models
Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)
Medical herbs
Qatar
Sustainable communities
TitlePromoting sustainable businesses for strong local communities: Qatar's wild herbal plants industry
TypeArticle
Pagination80-86
Volume Number6
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