Good governance of the biomass energy sector is essential in developing countries where traditional biomass still accounts for more than 90% of primary energy consumption. Due to population growth and urbanisation, it is unlikely that other, more expensive fuels, such as kerosene and LPG, will offset the increasing demand for biomass energy. A suitable and functioning regulatory framework can move biomass activities from the informal to the formal sector, thereby reducing negative side effects that may be connected to overuse of biomass resources and ensure availability of basic cooking energy for the poor. The EU Energy Initiative Partnership Dialogue Facility (EUEI PDF) and GIZ’s Poverty-oriented Basic Energy Services (HERA) developed the Biomass Energy Sector Planning Guide to help countries improve their biomass energy sector governance, gradually leading to a fully implemented biomass energy strategy.
The Guide outlines the steps for developing a tailor-made biomass energy strategy and can be downloaded here.