Wood products
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Knowledge partnerKnowledge partnerCountry of registrationGermanyRelation to CTCNNetwork MemberKnowledge PartnerSector(s) of expertiseAgricultureAgriculture and forestryRenewable energyForestryInfrastructure and Urban planning
ECO Consult Sepp & Busacker Partnerschaft was founded in the year of the UN Rio Summit in 1992. ECO, offers integrated advisory services for developing countries and countries in transition.
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Knowledge partnerCountry of registrationDominican RepublicRelation to CTCNNetwork MemberTA proponentSector(s) of expertiseAgricultureAgriculture and forestryForestry
Enda Dominicana is a non-governmental organization established in 1984 with the mission to accompany rural and urban communities in the implementation of activities that promote the proper use of the resources of the environment and human development.
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Publication dateObjectiveApproach
Shifting towards a well-regulated, sustainable supply of wood-based fuels usually requires a marked change in perception, behavior and commitment by various stakeholders. The paper outlines stakeholders’ potential roles, functions and responsibilities in reform and gives recommendations for the promotion and sustenance of a vibrant biomass energy sector.
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As an outgrow of 20 years of field experience in Africa in supporting household energy programs, Steve Sepp presents a guidebook for fostering sustainable wood energy that is easily accessible though rich in empirical facts and figures. The succinct analysis summarizes core advantages of wood-based fuels, followed by challenges and success stories in favor of conducive wood energy policies. The 40-page-publication was commissioned by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH's program HERA (‘Poverty-Oriented Basic Energy Services').