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The role of wood energy in Africa

Year of publication 1999

Author Amous, S.;Forest Products Division

Product type Book (stand-alone)

Edition 1

Synopsis (short abstract) This regional study presents an overview of the total wood energy consumption in 55 African countries based on information available in selected international organizations and makes recommendations for further improvements of Wood Energy Information Systems.

Language English

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