Bioenergy for Sustainable Development and International Competitiveness : The Role of Sugar Cane in Africa (Hardcover)

1. Renewable Resources from Sugar Cane: The Energy, Environment and Development Context for Africa  Part 1: Agriculture  2. Sugarcane Physiology, Breeding and Biotechnology  3. Agroecological Zoning and Biofuels: The Brazilian Experience and the Potential Application in Africa  4. Land Suitablility and Crop Handling  Part 2: Industry  5. Sugar Cane Processing and Energy Generation from Fibre Resources  6. Ethanol Production from Cane Resources  7. Other Co-Product Options from Cane Resources  Part 3: Markets  8. Sugar Reforms, Ethanol Demand and Market Restructuring  9. Implementation, Strategies and Policy Options for Sugar Cane Resources and Bioenergy Markets in Africa  10. International Experiences: Sugar Cane Bioenergy Markets and Trade  Part 4: Impacts and Sustainability  11. Sustainability Assessment of Energy Production from Sugar Cane Resources  12. Certification and Standards for Sugar Cane and Bioenergy: Experiences with Development and Application and their Relevance for Africa  13. Sugar Cane Energy Production and Climate Change Mitigation: A Case Study for South Africa  Part 5: Strategic Issues and Comparisons  14. The Development of Biofuel Capacities: Strengthening the Position of African Countries through Increased Energy Security  15. The Role of Ethanol from Sugarcane in Mitigating Climate Change and Promoting Sustainable Development in LDCs: the Case of Nepal  16. Biofuels Technology Change Management and Implementation Strategies: Lessons from Kenya and Benin  17. Financing and Investment for Sugar Cane and Bioenergy in Africa  18. Conclusions