• Government to support implementation of Banana Paper Project
• This project is meant to turn banana stems into paper.
• Banana Paper Project will help increase income levels, skills and knowledge on agriculture

Ministry of Green Economy and Environment (MGEE) Permanent Secretary has assured JICA of Government support in the implementation of the Banana Paper Project, where banana stems are turned into paper.

Speaking when One Planet Café Chief Executive Officer Ms. Satoko Ekberg, Director Mr. Peo Ekberg, JICA officials paid a courtesy call on him, John Msimuko noted that the environmentally and socially friendly Project will be helpful in poverty reduction and economic empowerment while preserving the environment.

Mr. Msimuko said the Project fits well with the Government commitment to green the economy and positively transform the wellbeing of the people.

“Ministry of Green Economy will galvanise the support of other ministries and entities to support the Banana Paper Project,” he said.

And Ms. Ekberg stated that the Banana Paper Project will help increase income levels, skills and knowledge on agriculture, and decrease poverty among participating small scale farmers.
“The Banana Paper Project purchases banana stems from small scale farmers and produce pulp that is exported to Japan and Europe to manufacture high grade paper, “she said.
Meanwhile, Mr. Masa said JICA was pleased with MGEE support towards the Banana Paper Project.