Example: Mali

Example: Mali

In 1993, the German Agency for Technical Cooperation (GTZ) started a development project in Mali based on the usage of Jatropha c. The targets of the programme were: 1. Introduction of renewable energy
1. Erosion protection and increase of soil quality
1. Promotion of women
1. Poverty reduction in rural areas ad
1: Jatropha c-oil was successfully introduced as fuel for simple engine-driven oil-presses, grain mills and water pumps. ad

2: Jatropha- hedges reduce wind erosion of the soil and keep off animals . The press cake, by-product of the oil production, can be used as fertilizer. ad 3+4: Jatropha-c.-oil has been traditionally used by women to manufacture medicines and soap. Integrating machines into the production process without having to pay cash for the fuel increased productivity and income . also look at:

www.jatropha.org