Augustin Nge Okwe, Jules Nkulu Mwine Fyama, Philippe Lebailly

Charcoal production in the hinterland of Lubumbashi/DRC

Determination of the factors associated with its durability

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Produktbeschreibung

Charcoal is the main source of energy for over 90% of the population. Its production generates little income and negligible taxes. Its production remains unsustainable. To remedy this, it is necessary to identify the factors associated with its sustainability. A survey was conducted among 40 charcoal producers in Kasenga. The major socio-demographic factors negatively influence deforestation. Indeed, all the charcoal burners had a low level of education, making it difficult to learn new carbonization technologies. The study showed, on the one hand, enormous ease of access to the resource and, on the other hand, a strong mismatch between the ecological value of the resource and the economic value of the product. Indeed, the grinding stones used are small (40 bags of 65Kg per month for a unit price not exceeding 5$). In addition, the technology used affects the low yield (less than 18%) as well as the income. It is important to develop strategies ranging from controlled felling to reforestation through improved carbonization techniques in order to make the activity profitable.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Our Knowledge Publishing
• Seitenzahl: 64
• Erscheinungstermin: 22. März 2022
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 220mm x 150mm x 4mm
• Gewicht: 113g
• ISBN-13: 9786204553894
• ISBN-10: 6204553895
• Artikelnr.: 63641398

Autorenporträt

Le professeur Augustin Nge Okwe est docteur en sciences agronomiques de l'Université de Lubumbashi depuis le 17 mars 2021. Il a fait les études humanitaires à l'Institut technique agrovétérinaire de la Nsele (ITAV). Il est spécialiste en analyse statistique des données, analyse des chaînes de valeur ou filières des ressources agroforestières.