Environmental Crisis or Sustainable Development Opportunity? Transforming the charcoal sector in Tanzania - A Policy Note
2007
2009
Region
Africa
Countries of implementation
United Republic of Tanzania
This study aims to consolidate and analyze information on the charcoal sector of Tanzania; present policy options that could turn the sector into a sustainable activity that provides economic incentives as well as environmental benefits; and identify knowledge gaps and piloting activities. It led to a follow-up sector work that assessed the political economy of the proposed reforms.
Keywords
Tanzania, charcoal, wood fuel, sector analysis, policy options, economic incentives, reform, charcoal production, trade, consumption patterns, forest plantation, woodlots, deforestation, governance.
Type of initiatives
Sector review and study
Level of intervention
National
Responsible agencies
World Bank
Funding agency
World Bank
Budget
USD
138120