Bioeconomy Africa: Croton megalocarpus Hutch Kenya

This report examines the potential of the Croton megalocarpus Hutch tree in Kenya to enhance farmers' livelihoods and contribute to various economic sectors within the framework of a bioeconomy, specifically analyzing the business model and value chain of the company EFK.

• The bioeconomy in sub-Saharan Africa focuses on producing value-added products from biomass and biowaste, extending beyond energy, food, feed, and fibre. This approach differs from European bioeconomy goals, which prioritize high-value molecules and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions via non-fossil fuel products.
• Between 2013 and 2016, a programme funded by the International Centre for Research in Agroforestry (ICRAF) and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) called the development of alternative biofuel crops (DABC) worked to create pro-poor biofuel models in East Africa. These models aimed to empower women, meet local socio-economic needs, and support rural development and the environment.
• The report specifically analyzes the value chain and business model of a company named EFK in Kenya, utilizing in-depth interviews with ICRAF, farmers, EFK staff, and local government representatives to assess how Croton megalocarpus can provide value-added products to improve livelihoods.

APA

Stockholm Environment Institute (2021). Bioeconomy Africa: Croton megalocarpus Hutch Kenya. https://www.sei.org/publications/bioeconomy-africa-croton-megalocarpus-hutch-kenya/

Chicago

Stockholm Environment Institute. Bioeconomy Africa: Croton megalocarpus Hutch Kenya. 2021. https://www.sei.org/publications/bioeconomy-africa-croton-megalocarpus-hutch-kenya/.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{stockholmenvironmentinstitute2021bioeconomy, author = {{Stockholm Environment Institute}}, title = {{Bioeconomy Africa: Croton megalocarpus Hutch Kenya}}, institution = {Stockholm Environment Institute}, year = {2021}, month = feb, url = {https://www.sei.org/publications/bioeconomy-africa-croton-megalocarpus-hutch-kenya/}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }