Description:
Mission
Our mission is to develop regional branches of ABI in regions having suitable climatic conditions for the cultivation of Bamboo and support the local community by generating employment and a new sector of Business.
About
The African Bamboo Institute (ABI) is an international organization with headquarters in Madagascar and a European representative office in the heart of the Brussels city, in an Ethic and Sustainable Business Centre.
The AIB chose Madagascar for its headquarters because of the multitude of endemic species of Bamboo, as well as Madagascar's strategic position between Africa and Asia where the Bamboo sector is booming.
The AIB European Office is in charge of representation to European institutions and participation in economic development programs throughout the African continent.
Services
- Centre of Excellence in Agronomy and Agroforestry: The IAB centralizes knowledge in agronomy and forestry on Bamboo and develops the expertise and networks inherent to its economic development in different sectors such as parquet flooring, eco-tourism, handicrafts and textiles.
- Voluntary Carbon Off-setting: The IAB, in collaboration with the international certification bodies for voluntary carbon offsetting, acts as a center for the coordination and validation of carbon offsetting.
- Training: Training programs are organized on handicrafts, construction etc in order to teach the local people the skills required to be employed for any application of Bamboo.
- Consulting and Business Development: Expert opinions, business development knowledge and the best consulting services are provided, in order to enable the country to give rise to a new Bamboo Industry.
- Ecotourism (Ecolodge): Given the outstanding characteristics of Bamboo, we create several ecolodges, according to the natural geography and picturesque locations in the local regions. It is a great retreat for the people who want to spend their vacations in a calm environment, close the nature.
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