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Biofuel expansion: challenges, risks and opportunities for rural poor people (pdf 120kb)

This paper considers the potential social, economic and environmental impacts of the increase in biofuel production for developing countries.

Topics covered include:
- Food versus fuel
- Increase in food prices
- Climate change and the environment
- Land use and tenure security
- Impact on poverty alleviation
- Opportunities for small farmers
 
In addressing these issues, the paper examines the advantages and disadvantages of expanding biofuel production for developing countries.

 

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