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To explore the benefits of harvesting and producing wild silk for rural communities through a case study.

May 25, 20260 citationsOpen Access

Silk from Mopani worms: innovation at work

Key Points

To explore the benefits of harvesting and producing wild silk for rural communities through a case study.
Case study analysis of the Ganyesa Wild Silk enterprise in North West.
Examination of harvesting techniques and production methods for wild silk.
Analysis of rural innovation networks and their advantages.
Demonstrates significant benefits of wild silk production for local economies.
Highlights the role of innovation networks in enhancing community development.
Shows improved techniques leading to sustainable harvesting practices.

Abstract

New techniques in harvesting and producing wild silk can yield huge benefits for rural communities. One example is the Ganyesa Wild Silk enterprise in North West. Using this enterprise as a case study, Kgabo Ramoroka and Peter Jacobs illustrate the advantages of rural innovation networks.

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Human Sciences Research Council (Sat,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a13e88c0e02ee3982d333bb https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.14749/32386530

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