THE ARTEMISININ ENTERPRISE - GHDonline

Establish a stakeholder forum
In order to ensure that there is a high level of awareness of the work of the AE partners, a
regular forum for stakeholders should be established to maintain active discussion on key
topics relating to the development and deployment of the AE technologies.
There is a large number of new ʺdata pointsʺ in the ACT market which need to be shared
with the global stakeholders including the roll‐out of the AMFm, new funding from Global
Fund for Round 8 malaria grants, progress in development of new technologies by AE and
other partners (several other groups are researching the possibility of increasing artemisinin
yield), etc. As with other large public private partnerships, the ACT industry is comprised
of several different actors. There is a need for improved communication and transparency
between and within the public and private companies and institutions in order that
stakeholders may make better informed decisions. While an annual conference helps to
share information, it is insufficient for stakeholders to keep abreast of the changes in the
market.
There should be recognition of the ongoing requirement for all three of the emerging
technologies for the foreseeable future of global ACT use and malaria eradication.
Recommendations for CNAP:
Develop new communication networks
New communication networks should be developed to ensure the wider community as well
as growers and extractors in major growing locations of Africa and Asia are aware of
progress and regional developments in field trialling the new high‐yielding varieties.
Experience gained in different environmental and climatic conditions of cultivation should
be widely communicated.
Develop and maintain farmer and extractor confidence
Farmer and extractor knowledge, confidence and participation are essential to the successful
uptake of the outputs of the CNAP work. These key elements should be developed by the
early engagement of farmers and extractors in field trialling, training and transfer of good
agricultural practice through extension services ‐ all of which are components that need to
be delivered as part of an effective global roll out. It should also be clearly communicated to
farmers and extractors that using farm‐saved seed from hybrid high‐yielding plants will
lead to reduced yields.
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