The paper reviews the state of charcoal production in Sub-Saharan Africa, where 65% of the
world's charcoal is produced. Charcoal production is dominated by smallholders who use …

The importance of the charcoal sector is growing rapidly in Sub-Saharan Africa. In addition
to providing an affordable energy source for residents in the continent's growing urban …

Several countries across sub-Saharan Africa have promoted industrial crops to boost rural
development, including rural energy poverty alleviation. However, little evidence exists …

Charcoal production from Acacia decurrens has shown considerable advantages for
enhancing livelihoods and boosting government revenue in Ethiopia. However, the current …

The energy transition in many African countries involves the shift from firewood to charcoal
and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) as the primary domestic energy source. In Ghana, the …

Bioenergy can contribute to the development of a more sustainable environmental friendly
alternative in rural areas in China. The perceptions, preferences and awareness concerning …

The majority of the population still uses charcoal for domestic and industrial purposes.
Charcoal is favored by many developing countries because of its low cost and ever …

Charcoal is the primary fuel source to urban and rural households of Ethiopia. However, its
production is not efficient in most developing countries including Ethiopia. Therefore, this …

Charcoal is a dominant energy source in urban areas of Uganda, and increases in retail
prices in the past have led to social unrest. This paper assesses the relationship between …

An analysis of the dynamics of access to resources is important for a fuller understanding of
rural livelihoods especially with changing times and technology. This paper uses benefits …