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CIFOR issues biofuels vision for Africa

Published on 29 Aug 2011
In South Africa, a new working paper from the Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) explores different biofuel production mechanisms for sub-Saharan Africa and ways to mitigate potential negative side effects from project development while ensuing local benefits such a job creation and energy access. Market-based mechanisms versus legal and policy mechanisms to enhance long-term sustainability are also discussed.
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