Rural Development, Equity & Poverty Reduction
There is a growing perception that bioenergy offers a range of advantages over other energy sources. These include increased rural income and reduced levels of poverty in developing countries, restoration of unproductive and degraded lands and promotion of economic development. By contributing to increased energy security, bioenergy also has strategic implications, particularly for oil importing countries. Finally, it has the potential to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions, which are a global concern.