CeLIM

Briquette production and inclusive green economy in Mongu

The project aimed to increase the briquette production in Mongu by leading the private company Mongu Joinery Sawmill into commercial maturity of briquettes production and distribution in two years. The project contributed to create new green job opportunities, involving forests communities in the process, and to improve life quality in the Western Province.

 

 

Outcome and Impact:

In total the project reached 5640 customers, with a regular customer base of 500 per month. 14 permanent jobs were created in the production unit with an additional 60 workers in the forest.

Project Developer

Location

Zambia

Total Project Budget

EUR 440 189

EEP Africa Financing

EUR 307 248

Sector

Solid biomass

Type

Scale up project

Project Period

2016 - 2017