Please be informed that the ComMark programme came to an end on 31 December 2009. Should you have any queries or need further assistance , please contact the relevant sector staff member(s):
- Agribusiness Sector Specialist - Lucille Gavera (+27 83 290 1260) or Mike De Klerk (+27 82 452 7749)
- Textiles & Apparel Sector Specialist - Andy Salm (+353 8623 88523)
- Tourism Sector Specialist - Wouter Schalken (+264 8120 89650) or click here for information on ongoing tourism projects in Southern Africa
Using standards to catalyse market opportunities for the Southern African natural products sector
 ‘Natural product collection and processing is generally led by female household members. Involvement of these women in the natural product supply chain can result in increased household incomes, livelihood diversification and opportunities for cash trade.'    This project operates at various levels to enhance market opportunities for the natural products sector and demonstrates how standards can be used as a mechanism to catalyse an infant industry such as the Southern African natural products sector to ensure that the benefits of improved market access are captured by the poor. |
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