Wood Energy Catalogue

Improving the Efficiency and Sustainability of Charcoal and Woodfuel Value Chains in Rwanda

2017
  2020
Region
Africa
Countries of implementation
Rwanda

The objective of the project is to improve the efficiency and sustainability of woodfuel value chains in Northwest Rwanda. The project was expected to result in a major advance in woodfuel management across the Gishwati-Mukura landscape by improving woodlot management practices, increasing the efficiency of charcoal production and improving seed quality for increased resilience.

Keywords
Rwanda, woodfuel value chain, charcoal production efficiency, sustainable charcoal, charcoal kiln, woodlot management, forest plantation, biomass energy
Type of initiatives
Program or Project
Program/Project Sub category
Resource/supply enhancement, Conversion efficiency improvement, Efficient utilization
Level of intervention
Sub-country
Responsible agencies
World Bank; Rwanda Environment Management Authority under the Ministry of Environment
Funding agency
World Bank