This publication is based on a study report “Development of a Sector Growth Strategy for the Namibian Agroprocessing Industry: Charcoal – In-depth Value Chain Analysis and Agroprocessing Strategy”, completed in April 2016. Here is an outline of the report.  

1. NAMIBIA’S CHARCOAL INDUSTRY AND ITS VALUE CHAIN

1.1 Industry Definition

1.2 Global and Regional Industry Performance

1.3 Industry Background and Evolution in Namibia

1.4 Characterisation of Value-Chain Actors and Their Functions

1.5 Classification of Namibian Products

1.6 Local Industry Performance

1.7 Global and Regional Demand for Products of the Industry

1.8 Industry Growth Perspectives (2020)

2. IDENTIFIED OPPORTUNITIES FOR AND CONSTRAINTS TO INDUSTRY GROWTH

2.1 Primary Production and Input Supply

2.2 Transformation and Technology

2.3 Product Distribution and Trade

2.4 Service Delivery

2.5 Business Environment

3. INDUSTRY GROWTH STRATEGY

3.1 Vision of Industry Stakeholders:

3.2 Industry Growth Indicators and Targets

3.3 Strategic Objectives, Indicators and Proposed Interventions