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Managing urban/industrial wood fuel supply and demand in africa

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This paper develops a strategy for the continuing and improved supply of woodfuels to urban and industrial consumers in Sub-Sahara Africa. It argues that continued use of these fuels is not only a necessity, but is also in the best economic interest of most of the countries in this region. It shows that intensified and more orderly utilization of woodfuels can help to enhance, rather than impinge upon environmental parameters. Some examples are provided that illustrate how such strategies can be put into practice.

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  1. Energy Development Division, The World Bank, 1818 H Street, 20433, N.W. Washington D.C., USA

    Gunter Schramm (Chief)

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Schramm, G. Managing urban/industrial wood fuel supply and demand in africa. Ann Reg Sci 21, 60–79 (1987). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01287283

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