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- Fröcklin, Sara, et al.
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Seaweed mariculture as a development project in Zanzibar, East Africa : A price too high to pay?
- 2012
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In: Aquaculture. - : Elsevier BV. - 0044-8486 .- 1873-5622. ; 356, s. 30-39
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- Seaweed mariculture has been promoted as a development project in tropical countries and Zanzibar, Tanzania, is commonly presented as a successful story. However, the results of the present research provide a nuanced picture of the activity identifying serious health problems among farmers. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with female seaweed farmers (n=140) and non-seaweed farmers (n=140) in Zanzibar to evaluate health and working conditions. In-depth interviews with additional 28 female seaweed farmers were performed to deepen the understanding of the working conditions and related problems. The research was undertaken at seven different locations to cover areas where seaweed is extensively executed during August to September 2009 and May to June 2010. Seaweed farmers considered their health significantly poorer than non-seaweed farmers with fatigue, musculoskeletal pain, hunger, respiratory problems, eye related problems, injuries from hazardous animals and sharp shells in the water and allergies as the most serious issues (p<0.05). Income was further reported below the extreme poverty line. Since seaweed farming affects thousands of households in the tropics these results should encourage changes towards better working conditions and sustainability.
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- Trojer, Lena, et al.
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Zanzibar Seaweed Cluster : triple helix dynamics and gender impact in reality
- 2008
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Conference paper (peer-reviewed)abstract
- Zanzibar Seaweed Cluster constitutes the best practice cluster initiative within the Innovation Systems and Clusters Programme in Eastern Africa (ISCP-EA) starting its activities in early 2006 and supported by Sida/SAREC. The objective of ISCP is to stimulate, catalyze and promote innovativeness, competitiveness and growth of the local industry through cluster initiatives. The Seaweed Cluster has a remarkable history as a spin-off of research and development indicating clearly the dissemination of research results for community development. The role of the university, that is, the Institute of Marine Sciences at University of Dar es Salaam, is manifold. The integration and engagement of the local and national government are noteworthy. The development of business sector constitutes a process where not only a triple helix practice is functioning but also where social considerations for poor women and their children are taken into account. The presentation will, thus, illustrate dynamics of Triple Helix involvement, an innovative role of the university, facilitation process including mobilization, robust business development and social development, explicit gender dimensions and finally strong links to national policies.
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