Namibia Workshop Presentations

Two Workshops have been held on the 3-5 June 2010 and 29 – 30 April 2013.

2.1 Abstracts of Namibia Workshop (June 2010)

2.1.9 Jatropha feedstrock production models and sustainability a comparison

Presenter:
Lameck Mwewa

The presentation explores Jatropha feedstock production models and sustainability comparison. The reasons for Jatropha development include:

Import substitution & energy security
Global warming and climate change impacts
National Development Plans and investments
MDGs , poverty reduction targets
Decreasing crop yields/ha over time (food insecurity)
Low population density & availability of land in SADC
Existence of Jatropha in communities

Key sustainable principles:

Laws and regulations
Food security and the right of choice
Carbon conservation and land use change
Soil conservation, Biodiversity & HCV, Water
Labour & rights
Land rights & community relations

Jatropha Feedstock Production Models identified:

Outgrower schemes
Farmers cooperatives
Community development driven model
Government initiated model (PPP)

Key issues identified include:

Appropriate Policies and Regulations
Appropriate models based on local knowledge
Appropriate technology for primary and secondary beneficiation
Deliberate markets and distribution infrastructure
Sustainability criteria and standards
Continuous capacity building and awareness
Continuous research and development

African Caribbean and Pacific Group of States Science and Technology Programme
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