Social, Economical and Environmental Issues of Floriculture Sector Development in Ethiopia

Tizazu, Tadele Yeshiwas; Alemayehu, Melkamu

doi:10.18488/journal.69.2018.51.1.10

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“…The floriculture sector workers mostly have short-term contracts, and the majority of them are daily laborers. Due to the risk of direct subjection and unfair dismissal, it is challenging to defend their rights and liberties (Tizazu and Workie, 2018). Because of this, the labor proclamation of Ethiopia (FNG, 2019) guaranteed all workers the rights to 1) form and join trade unions and engage in collective bargaining; 2) access to jobs and training on an equal basis regardless of their gender, age, ethnicity, or other differences; 3) work in a safe and hygienic working environment; 4) obtain a copy of their contract; and 6) refrain from performing unpaid and involuntary overtime.…”

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Flower production prospects and sustainability challenges in Ethiopia: A systematic review

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Degwale

Mekonen

et al. 2022

Front. Environ. Sci.

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The people, planet, and profit sustainability concerns emerged as a novel concept in the ethical business governance system in the floriculture industry. In Ethiopia, however, the sectoral sustainability concern is in its infant stage. Currently, the floriculture industry faced many criticisms because its improper cultivation greatly worsened social well-being and the environment. Therefore, the industry needs to examine the current findings about sustainability and explain the apparent discrepancies. As a result, a systematic review was conducted to analyze the sustainability challenges in the floriculture business and its impact on the environment and society. Relevant studies were collected using the Web of Science, Science Direct, PubMed, and Google Scholar databases. Gray literature search from private and governmental institutions was also conducted. Papers outside the topic’s scope or published articles with a weak methodology setup and numerous editorial issues were eliminated. While documents with high relevance to the topic of interest were used as inclusion criteria. Accordingly, 80 articles through databases and 29 papers via gray literature search were collected and chosen for synthesis. In this article, therefore, the Ethiopian floriculture industry sustainability challenges were analyzed along with various empirical findings. The effects of unsustainable flower farming on society, soil and water health were also enclosed. The underlying factors that led to sectoral sustainability problems were addressed and used as debating points for discussion. The paper also contributes to the scientific discussion by highlighting the areas that need further study and the policy ramifications of sustainability in the flower business.

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Section: Labour Union and Workers' Rightsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Flower production prospects and sustainability challenges in Ethiopia: A systematic review

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Degwale

Mekonen

et al. 2022

Front. Environ. Sci.

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“…An average of 68% employment of women was found, among 20 flower and cutting farms in Ethiopia, Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania [34]. In Ethiopia, the floricultural industry employs 70% women [73,74]. Gobie (2019) also emphasized the importance of employment opportunities for women because earning wages allows women economic independence from their husbands and families [74].…”

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“…Nevertheless, communities in Ethiopia have stressed that changes in land use for floricultural farms have negative consequences. Floricultural farms took over agricultural land and tree plantations, which caused shortages and an increase in market prices of agricultural products and timber for construction and fire-wood [73].…”

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“…However, at least in the cut flower farms in Ethiopia, it was concluded that private standards did not improve the sustainability performance in terms of pesticide use [37]. Indeed, reports from flower farm in Ethiopia showed that local communities are concerned about workers' health, due to intensive application of chemicals [73]. Exposure to chemicals was reported as the main complaint of workers and communities around farms [34].…”

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Sustainability Challenges and Innovations in the Value Chain of Flowering Potted Plants for the German Market

Havardi-Burger¹,

Mempel²,

Bitsch³

2020

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This study investigated the sustainability challenges and the adoption of sustainability innovations along the value chain of flowering potted plants supplying the German market. Data was collected through eighteen in-depths interviews with chain actors from different stages of the value chain and analyzed through qualitative content analysis. The material flow of the value chain begins at the breeding level followed by the propagation level. Cuttings are produced mostly in African countries, rooted cuttings and potted plants are cultivated in Europe. The main environmental challenges include water scarcity, pesticide use and carbon footprint. Social challenges in Africa include low wages and difficult working conditions. In Germany, social challenges include recruitment and retention of employees and product transparency. Economic challenges include profitability and the need to comply with standards. Sustainability driven innovations can address some sustainability challenges. However, their implementation often leads to increased costs, financial risk and complexity of implementation. Furthermore, the lack of product transparency prevents the transfer of sustainability costs to the consumer by offering a sustainable product for a premium price. Business-to-business standards have generally had a positive influence on the adoption of sustainability innovations. But by setting certification as an entry barrier for suppliers, retailers have become more powerful chain actors.

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“…The Kenyan cut flower industry continues to grow, operating in state of the art greenhouses, and flower certification bodies have been working to document and counteract issues such as land grabbing [22], long working hours, poor treatment and payment of labor, and other injustices including sexual harassment [23][24][25][26]. In addition, certification bodies enforce production standards and good agricultural practices when it comes to the use of agrochemicals and water management [27][28][29][30].…”

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The Ethically Conscious Flower Consumer: Understanding Fair Trade Cut Flower Purchase Behavior in Germany

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Fair trade flowers are an important niche product relevant to ethically conscious consumers. The study proposes a model that investigates key factors affecting the behavior of these cut flower consumers in Germany. The study serves to complement the existing studies dedicated to preferences for flower attributes and products, as well as consumers’ willingness to pay. It builds on an online survey with a representative sample of 772 German cut-flower consumers. Partial least squares structural equation modelling shows that concern for the treatment of workers from countries with poor environmental and labor reputations, the breadth of fair trade cut flower information sources, and familiarity with the fair trade concept and its influence on flower production issues positively impact the relative importance that consumers dedicate to fair trade certification as a cut flower attribute. The same factors also positively impact fair trade cut flower buying behavior. Socio-demographic factors did not show any impact. The study concludes with best practice recommendations for retailers and horticultural marketers on how to address the needs and wants of ethically conscious consumers.

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Social, Economical and Environmental Issues of Floriculture Sector Development in Ethiopia

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Flower production prospects and sustainability challenges in Ethiopia: A systematic review

Flower production prospects and sustainability challenges in Ethiopia: A systematic review

Sustainability Challenges and Innovations in the Value Chain of Flowering Potted Plants for the German Market

The Ethically Conscious Flower Consumer: Understanding Fair Trade Cut Flower Purchase Behavior in Germany

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