Research

Data collection and analysis for the biofuel sector in Ethiopia

Assessing biofuel sustainability for EU imports

The project aimed to evaluate the sustainability of biofuels imported from non-EU countries to the EU. The EU Commission sought to review current biofuel activities in Africa from a broad range of sustainability indicators and data. ERG collected technical, environmental, social and legislative data on biofuels and associated policies, regulations and laws in Ethiopia.

Client

Winrock International, USA

Year

2010

Duration

3 months

Location

Ethiopia

Objectives

  • Collect comprehensive biofuel sector data
  • Assess sustainability indicators
  • Review policies, regulations and laws
  • Support EU sustainability evaluation

Outcomes

  • Comprehensive biofuel sector data collection
  • Sustainability assessment for EU Commission
  • Policy and regulatory framework analysis
  • Technical and environmental impact data