Understanding the Zambian Charcoal Industry, 1993-2003

1993

2003

Region

Africa

Countries of implementation

Zambia

To gather detailed information on the charcoal system, from the resource base through to end-use, for the formulation of sound and feasible policies.

Output: Manual for Charcoal Production in Earth Kilns in Zambia (printed in 1994; reprinted in 1996 and 2003)

Keywords

Zambia, charcoal, industry, production, technology, kiln

Type of initiatives

Program or Project

Program/Project Sub category

Resource/supply enhancement, Conversion efficiency improvement, Efficient utilization

Level of intervention

National

Responsible agencies

Department of Energy (DOE), Ministry of Energy and Water Development (MEWD); the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) of Sweden