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Small-Scale Spirulina Farms

Small-Scale Spirulina Farms. D-Lab Pro I: Final Presentation. Chelsea Supawit , Danielle Maillard, Kia Canning, Lauren Chew. Problem Definition. We determined the feasibility of small - scale spirulina farms in Djibouti. Malnutrition affects the health of many Djiboutians.

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Small-Scale Spirulina Farms

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  1. Small-Scale Spirulina Farms D-Lab Pro I: Final Presentation Chelsea Supawit, Danielle Maillard, Kia Canning, Lauren Chew

  2. Problem Definition • We determined the feasibility of small-scale spirulina farms in Djibouti. • Malnutrition affects the health of many Djiboutians. Idea: family-based Spirulinaoperations https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRTg4fWuz5qeSYlVSIZEHLc5imiiuwWm7kMedS_sdLyvXY4b6YUPw

  3. Project Vision

  4. Methodology 04 03 02 01 • Conversations with client and online research • Case studies • Examining various malnutrition approaches • Client interviewed households SWOT Analysis Prior Art Alternatives Analysis Needs Assessment & Project Framing

  5. Results: Needs Assessment & Project Framing • 10 households interviewed • Project framing changed client’s perspective • Moved from urban focus to rural focus • Client wants to begin awareness initiative • Client became more aware of sourcing challenges

  6. Methodology 04 03 02 01 • Examining various malnutrition approaches • Conversations with client and online research • Case studies • Client interviewed households Alternatives Analysis SWOT Analysis Prior Art Needs Assessment & Project Framing

  7. Alternatives to Spirulina Brainstorm & Initial Elimination • Research on malnutrition approaches • Elimination Reasons Decision Matrix • Rated using criteria http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8052/8133611372_27f2c269f1.jpg

  8. Methodology 04 03 02 01 • Conversations with client and online research • Case studies • Examining various malnutrition approaches • Client interviewed households SWOT Analysis Prior Art Alternatives Analysis Needs Assessment & Project Framing

  9. Results: Case Studies Kenya: IIMSAM • Successful training programs, production • Treating vulnerable populations (>200) • Financial capital • Market constraints India: MurugappaChettiar Research Centre • Resolved inorganic nutrient market constraint • Food safety

  10. Methodology 04 03 02 01 • Conversations with client and online research • Case studies • Examining various malnutrition approaches • Client interviewed households SWOT Analysis Prior Art Alternatives Analysis Needs Assessment & Project Framing

  11. Results: SWOT Analysis

  12. Recommendations • Community Asset Mapping • Local institutions • Citizen associations • Individual aspects • Education • Malnutrition • Spirulina’s benefits • Partnerships • Funding • Resources • Material Accessibility • Chemical input “kits” • Find skilled labor (concrete)

  13. Next Steps • The project should not continue into D-Lab II • Questions/Ideas • Rural vs urban implementation • Sourcing materials • Building a team, finding credible leaders for education and delivery • Funding • Developments in semi-nomadic communities

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