Application of biomass-energy technologies: II. Improved charcoal production: I. Role of end-users

Application of biomass-energy technologies

II. Improved charcoal production

		A. Introduction
		B. The Malawi Charcoal Project
		C. Charcoal markets
		D. Constraints
		E. Policy environment and role of the Government
		F. Role of entrepreneurs and informal-sector artisans
		G. Local research initiatives and indigenous technical skills
		H. Role of non-governmental organizations
		I. Role of end-users
		J. External financial support and local credit and banking institutions

I. Role of end-users

End-users were involved in a number of field trials but there appears to have been no attempt to involve consumer groups or reach various citizen groups. As a result, the Project was not able to predict and-users' response to softwood charcoal, with adverse consequences on its early marketing efforts.