A Study of Small And Micro Enterprise Regulatory Impediments in Fiji

Nand, Salvin Saneel

doi:10.1007/978-81-322-1638-4_12

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“…Kava is franchized under names such as Kavasutra and Root of Happiness Kava Bar, where it is promoted as a natural relaxant and an alternative to alcohol (Basit, 2016;Rechenberg, 2016;Scaccia, 2018). That trending is seen also in New Zealand, Japan (see the 'Fiji Bar' in Osaka, Nand, 2018), Hong Kong, France and Thailand (Aporosa, 2015;Bolatagici, 2011;Wihongi, 2018, personal communication). Increased use has however spawned a plethora of new myths, including sensational news headlines that kava can 'kill' (Island Business, 1989: 51;Rodriguez, 2016;Stanton, 2017;Yunupingu, 1987: 15).…”

Section: Re-branding Kava -21st Century Myth Makingmentioning

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De-mythologizing and re-branding of kava as the new ‘world drug’ of choice

Aporosa

2019

Drug Science, Policy and Law

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What seemed impossible 50 years ago is today becoming a reality as ‘soft drugs’ such as cannabis are being decriminalized and accepted for their calming effects as well as their legitimate medicinal properties. Several countries have now made the possession of cannabis legal, with others considering this, while the coffee shops in the Netherlands have been supplying cannabis in different forms for many years. It is now the turn of kava to be re-evaluated, to see whether there are properties in this plant that might be readily substituted for more conventional and harmful drugs, for instance tobacco and alcohol. However, as highlighted by Norton and Ruze (1994), kava like cannabis, has an enduring reputation that still makes it difficult for many to accept. Kava has been mythologized as an illicit alcohol, highly addictive, and causing physical harm. When examining the history of kava use in traditional contexts and considering the evidence now available, it is possible to demythologize this characterization. Looking at the potential benefits, it is time to re-brand kava, not only on the grounds as a relaxant, but in possessing life enhancing medicinal properties and as an alternative to alcohol, understanding that will be beneficial to policy makers, doctors and pharmacists.

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Section: Re-branding Kava -21st Century Myth Makingmentioning

confidence: 92%

De-mythologizing and re-branding of kava as the new ‘world drug’ of choice

Aporosa

2019

Drug Science, Policy and Law

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“…29 However, research in the Pacific region shows that there is a significant lack of access to business advisory services and capital for MSMEs. This is due to them being unaware of opportunities and the existence of small business advisory and microfinance services (Nair and Chelliah 2012;Nand 2014).…”

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An Assessment of the Impact of COVID-19 Responses on MSMEs in the Informal Sector: Evidence from Commonwealth Countries in the Pacific

2020

Commonwealth Trade Competitiveness Briefing Paper

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A Study of Small And Micro Enterprise Regulatory Impediments in Fiji

Cited by 2 publications

References 12 publications

De-mythologizing and re-branding of kava as the new ‘world drug’ of choice

De-mythologizing and re-branding of kava as the new ‘world drug’ of choice

An Assessment of the Impact of COVID-19 Responses on MSMEs in the Informal Sector: Evidence from Commonwealth Countries in the Pacific

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