Reducing Greenhouse Gas emissions by converting groundnut waste into household fuel briquettes.
The aim of the project is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by converting discarded groundnut shells (a waste) into household fuel briquettes. The discarded groundnut shells are dumped in the open and set on fire from time to time as the site runs out of space for new arrivals. The burning poses not only a health hazard but is estimated to contribute greatly to GHG emissions. The briquettes produced from the waste will provide an important alternative to wood fuel and charcoal which contributes to the high rates of deforestation in the country.
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Project Snapshot
Grantee:
Gambians for Self Employment
Country:
Gambia
Area Of Work:
Climate Change Mitigation
Grant Amount:
US$ 32,500.00
Co-Financing Cash:
US$ 11,641.00
Co-Financing in-Kind:
Project Number:
GMB/SGP/OP4/CORE/09/04
Status:
Satisfactorily Completed
Project Characteristics and Results
Emphasis on Sustainable Livelihoods
The project will engage participants at the project site who formally were engaged in the recovery of discarded groundnuts and processing them to sell in the local markets. Through this project, their income and status will be greatly enhanced.
Capacity - Building Component
The project will equip the participants with new skills in briquette making from waste products. Other skills which would also be taught will include energy efficiency and conservation through the use of simple affordable technology such as energy saving stoves for cooking.
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SGP Country office contact
Mr Kebba L Jarju
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