| Project Type | Research Project |
| Project Sub-Type | Policy |
| Project Status | Closed |
| Administrative Unit | Ottawa |
| Regional Office Area | ESARO |
| Responsible Officer | Herbert-Copley, Brent |
| ODA Sector | Mineral/Mining Policy & Admin. Mgmt |
| Canadian Collaboration | No |
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| Duration (months) | 18 |
| Extension (months) | 0 |
| Project Completion Date | 1986/10/31 |
| Legal Close Date | 1991/03/31 |
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| Total Funding | 74000 |
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Abstract
Due to the rising cost of oil, much attention has been focused on attempts to convert agricultural produce to 'power' alcohol. Currently three countries in Africa produce power alcohol: Zimbabwe, Kenya and Malawi. The purpose of this project is to examine technology and energy policies relevant to the development of power alcohol technology in these countries. Researchers will analyze the existing and proposed fuel alcohol program of Kenya; determine the local conditions (i.e. foreign exchange, local technological capacity and raw material availability) which have affected the development of power alcohol; and analyze changes in the international market for power alcohol technology.
Post-Project Summary
A complete postproject abstract could not be written due to the lack of a final report in the IDRC library. Available information indicates that the project objectives were met. See bibliography for project outputs.
Recipient Institution(s)
| Mailing Address | P.O. Box 21436 | Nairobi | Kenya |
| Institution Type | Private - Not for Profit |
| Geographic Scope | National |
| UN Organization | No |
| Component Number | 001 |
| Research Status | Closed |
| Institution Country | Kenya |
