The Moroccan Argan Trade

Producer Networks and Human Bio-Geographies

Daniel F. Robinson

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Routledge
07 April 2020

Anthropology; International trade; Environmental science, engineering & technology; Forestry & silviculture: practice & techniques

Series: Earthscan Studies in Natural Resource Management

This book provides one of the most detailed and comprehensive examinations of the Moroccan argan tree, the products derived from it and its cultural significance.

The Moroccan argan trade is booming, but as the tree provides important ecological functions and plays an important role, both financially and culturally, for the Amazigh (Berber) people it has become a key topic of debate. This book thoroughly examines the production stories, benefits and impacts and provides a value-chain analysis which compares different cooperatives and approaches to production. It assesses the fair-trade approaches and attempts at sustainable production of the bio-trade resource. While being a vital source of income, the argan tree has a significant cultural importance to the Indigenous people and the book assesses the impact of the argan trade on their well-being, community and livelihoods. It examines Indigenous knowledge and intellectual property issues relating to the trade, as well as Berber-state law and politics.

Assessing factors relating to legal and economic geography international trade, socio-cultural and human-nature relationships, the book provides a comprehensive analysis of the argan tree which will appeal to students, scholars and practitioners.

By: Daniel F. Robinson
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 138mm,
Weight: 453g
ISBN: 9780367423599
ISBN 10: 0367423596
Series: Earthscan Studies in Natural Resource Management
Pages: 120
Publication Date: 07 April 2020
Audience: College/higher education , General/trade , Primary , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Daniel F. Robinson is Professor in the Environment and Society Group, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at the University of New South Wales (UNSW), Australia. He is also Academic Lead for the Pacific Region for the UNSW Institute for Global Development and has acted as a researcher and policy advisor for the Access and Benefit-Sharing Capacity Development Initiative, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), International Centre for Trade and Sustainable Development (ICTSD) and several other development programs and environmental agencies. He is the author of Biodiversity, Access and Benefit-Sharing: Global Case Studies (Routledge, 2015) and lead editor of Protecting Traditional Knowledge (Routledge, 2017).

Reviews for The Moroccan Argan Trade: Producer Networks and Human Bio-Geographies

"""The Moroccan Argan Trade provides valuable insights into the cooperative-based branch of the argan oil value chain analyzing the pioneering role of its flagship project. The book sheds light on the complex spatial and normative relationalities that co-constitute this trade."" — Bertram Turner, Max Planck Institute for Social Anthropology ""As a cosmetic ingredient, Argan oil is dubbed ""liquid gold."" In this book, Robinson looks behind the bottles and bright hair, tracing Argan back to the plains of Morocco. He shows us Argan’s rich social, ecological and economic background, with a focus on the women’s cooperatives that collect and process Argan nuts. This book provides insights into the importance of biodiversity for natural ingredients – and the opportunities and challenges in harnessing such value for local livelihoods."" — Maria Julia Oliva, Deputy Director & Senior Coordinator for ABS and Policy, Union for Ethical BioTrade ""The Moroccan Argan Trade provides valuable insights into the cooperative-based branch of the argan oil value chain analyzing the pioneering role of its flagship project. The book sheds light on the complex spatial and normative relationalities that co-constitute this trade."" — Bertram Turner, Max Planck Institute for Social Anthropology ""As a cosmetic ingredient, Argan oil is dubbed ""liquid gold."" In this book, Robinson looks behind the bottles and bright hair, tracing Argan back to the plains of Morocco. He shows us Argan’s rich social, ecological and economic background, with a focus on the women’s cooperatives that collect and process Argan nuts. This book provides insights into the importance of biodiversity for natural ingredients – and the opportunities and challenges in harnessing such value for local livelihoods."" — Maria Julia Oliva, Deputy Director & Senior Coordinator for ABS and Policy, Union for Ethical BioTrade"