Gender Implications of Biofuels Expansion in Africa : The Case of Mozambique

Gender Implications of Biofuels Expansion in Africa : The Case of Mozambique

We use a gendered dynamic CGE model to assess the implications of biofuels expansion in a low-income, land-abundant setting. Mozambique is chosen as a representative case. We compare scenarios with different gender employment intensities in producing jatropha feedstock for biodiesel. Under all scena...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Arndt, Channing, Benfica, Rui, Thurlow, James
Format: Journal Article
Language:EN
Published: 2012
Subjects:
Measurement and Analysis of Poverty I320
Welfare and Poverty: Government Programs
Provision and Effects of Welfare Programs I380
Economics of Gender
Non-labor Discrimination J160
Economic Development: Agriculture
Natural Resources
Energy
Environment
Other Primary Products O130
Economic Development: Human Resources
Human Development
Income Distribution
Migration O150
Alternative Energy Sources Q420
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10986/4685

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