Brand Spur Volume 1, Issue 2 - Second Edition | Page 78

Charcoal Want to understand the nature and potential of the charcoal business in Africa? This is one of the most detailed articles you’ll ever find on this subject. As global crude oil prices continue to rise, kerosene and cooking gas have become expensive and unaffordable for many ordinary people in developing countries. For millions of Africans who need heat energy (or fire) to cook their daily food, wood remains the easiest and cheapest source of fuel. According to the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP), firewood and charcoal alone provide more than 40 percent of energy used in Africa. 3 Read more…