FYI... Stefanie Rixecker ECOFEM Coordinator [EMAIL PROTECTED] ------- Forwarded Message Follows ------- WORKSHOP PROCEEDINGS: REGIONAL WORKSHOPS ON MEDICINAL PLANTS AND TRADITIONAL MEDICINE IN AFRICA edited by Ernest Rukangira (see address below) We are pleased to announce that the workshop reports on the regional workshops on medicinal plants and traditional medicine have now been published. The table of contents includes an introductory overview on medicinal plants and traditional medicine in Africa, workshop objectives and methodology, opening session, highlights of plenary discussion, major results of the workshops, workshop recommendations, and an action plan which is the main core of the workshop reports. You can request for a copy of the reports. The cost of a single copy is US$30.00 including postage. The workshop proceedings are in French or the regional workshop held in Conakry Rep. of Guinea and in English for the regional workshop held in Cape Town (South Africa). The two regional workshops on medicinal plants and traditional medicine were held in Conakry, Republic of Guinea, from 17 - 21 November 1997 and in Cape Town, South Africa from 14 - 18 April 1998 respectively for French-speaking and for English-speaking African countries. The workshops were organised by the Environment Liaison Centre International (ELCI), (Kenya) in conjunction with the International Development Research Centre (IDRC), (Canada). The two workshops took place within the framework of the Medicinal Plants and Local Communities Programme (Africa) being implemented by ELCI with support from IDRC and DANIDA. The workshops each brought together a multi-disciplinary group of more than 55 people from environmental NGOs, grassroots organisations, research institutions, and government bodies. Participants included researchers, health professionals, traditional practitioners, herbalists, conservationists and representatives of environmental NGOs. Participants presented papers focusing on their own work and on the status of traditional medicine and medicinal plants in their respective countries. The workshops laid the groundwork for a continuing dialogue and networking among key stakeholders in the effort to conserve medicinal plants and promote traditional medicine in Africa. The workshops were an excellent occasion to build bridges between researchers, traditional healers and NGOs so that collaborative efforts can be initiated for future work in the area. For more information, please contact: -- Ernest Rukangira Programme co-ordinator NGO Working Group on indigenous knowledge and biodiversity Medicinal Plants and Local Communities Programme E.L.C.I.,P.o. Box 72461 ,Nairobi ( KENYA ) Fax (2542)562175 ,Tel 576114/25/. [EMAIL PROTECTED] ************************************ Dr. Stefanie S. Rixecker Division of Environmental Management & Design Lincoln University, Canterbury PO Box 84 Aotearoa New Zealand E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fax: 64-03-325-3841 ************************************
