This introductory paper sets out the rationale for revisiting questions surrounding biofuel futures in Southern Africa and exploring the case for the establishment of a regional market.
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The food-fuel-fiber debate
Mozambique is one of the most promising African countries for producing biofuels and the national biofuel policy of 2009 identifies measures to incentivize biofuel production.
Economy-wide implications of biofuel production in Zambia
Potential biofuel demand in South Africa is estimated to increase to 1550 million litres by 2025 due to mandatory blending rates. Land and water constraints, however, limit the ability for domestic production.
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This results brief provides an overall picture of the renewable energy potential for power generation in Ethiopia and demonstrates to which extent renewable energy technologies can be integrated into the Ethiopian power sector.
Policies for a sustainable biomass energy sector in Malawi: enhancing energy and food security simultaneously
The strong linkages to food security and the environment place biomass energy at the heart of sustainable development.
Global biofuel production and poverty in Senegal
Reconciling food security and bioenergy
2016 update highlights some of the key collaborations between IFPRI and the European Commission
Sustainable food security and nutrition
Leveling the field for biofuels: Comparing the economic and environmental impacts of biofuel and other export crops in Malawi
Biofuel production can have conflicting impacts on economic growth, food and energy security, and natural resources. Understanding these trade-offs is crucial for designing policies that are consistent with the Sustainable Development Goals.
Producing biofuels in low-income countries
This paper jointly evaluates the greenhouse gas emissions and economic impacts from producing biofuels in Tanzania.