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-<li>For further information about this initiatve, contact the authors:
+*For further information about this initiatve, contact the authors:<ul style="margin-left: 40px;">
 <li>João Munguambe – Head of Economic Development - Maputo City:joao.munguambe@cmmaputo.gov.mz</li>
 <li>Mario Batsana – Head of Biomass - FUNAE - mariobatsana@funae.co.mz</li>
 <li>Federico Vignati – Head of Renewable Energy - SNV – fvignati@snvworld.org</li>
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 = Overview: Why this is the ideal moment to introduce gas to the low-income families of the City of Maputo =
-In Mozambique, 75% of the family households depend on biomass energy for cooking. It is estimated that each year about 16 million is used to produce charcoal with an estimated wood value of more than $700 million, but generating only about $ 300 million in the local charcoal market<ref name="Biomass Strategy (BEST Mozambique), preliminary results, 2012.">Biomass Strategy (BEST Mozambique), preliminary results, 2012.</ref>.<br/>
+In [[Mozambique_Energy_Situation|Mozambique]], 75% of the family households depend on [[Portal:Solid_Biomass|biomass]] energy for cooking. It is estimated that each year about 16 million is used to produce charcoal with an estimated wood value of more than $700 million, but generating only about $ 300 million in the local charcoal market<ref name="Biomass Strategy (BEST Mozambique), preliminary results, 2012.">Biomass Strategy (BEST Mozambique), preliminary results, 2012.</ref>.<br/>
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-In 2011, the fastest growing cities of Mozambique (Maputo, Beira and Nampula) consumed 8 million 60kg bags of charcoal, leading to price increases of up to 200%<ref name="The highest price increases have been observed in the southern region, above all in the Province of Maputo.">The highest price increases have been observed in the southern region, above all in the Province of Maputo.</ref> Although the northern region still has abundant biomass resources to meet demand in the next 25 years, supporting biomass energy needs in the southern region, where more than 30% of the population lives, has entered a critical phase, especially when it comes to low-income families.<br/>
+In 2011, the fastest growing cities of [[Mozambique_Energy_Situation|Mozambique]] (Maputo, Beira and Nampula) consumed 8 million 60kg bags of charcoal, leading to price increases of up to 200%<ref name="The highest price increases have been observed in the southern region, above all in the Province of Maputo.">The highest price increases have been observed in the southern region, above all in the Province of Maputo.</ref> Although the northern region still has abundant biomass resources to meet demand in the next 25 years, supporting biomass energy needs in the southern region, where more than 30% of the population lives, has entered a critical phase, especially when it comes to low-income families.<br/>
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 The forecasts for Mozambique make clear that even with a real investment of US$ 2 billion by 2020, more than 60% of the population will still have no access to the electricity grid, thus remaining dependent on biomass energy in meeting their energy needs. In view of these prospects, conditions of accessibility and production will become more difficult and more expensive, thus leading to consumer price increases. Within the context of an energy policy that is committed to the goals of the PARPA – the Action Plan for the Reduction of Absolute Poverty – investments in energy sources other than biomass are strategic.
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 = Maputo: An Attractive Market =
-In 2011, the city of Maputo consumed 3 million bags of charcoal, generating a US$ 70 million market. <span style="line-height: 1.5em; font-size: 0.85em;">From an environmental impact point of view, the impact on forests of the charcoal demand in Maputo is enormous, so much so that nowadays the charcoal sold in the city is produced in areas up to 400 km away, while 10 years ago it was produced in the province. The reason? There are no more forests left.</span>
+In 2011, the city of Maputo consumed 3 million bags of charcoal, generating a US$ 70 million market. From an environmental impact point of view, the impact on forests of the charcoal demand in Maputo is enormous, so much so that nowadays the charcoal sold in the city is produced in areas up to 400 km away, while 10 years ago it was produced in the province. The reason? There are no more forests left.
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-Obviously, great difficulties in producing and distributing charcoal has an impact on prices, it increases them. Between 2010 -2012 the price went from 250 Mts per bag of charcoal to the current 650 Mts, and nothing prevents the price to continue to rise<ref name="Biomass Strategy (BEST Mozambique), preliminary results, 2012.">Biomass Strategy (BEST Mozambique), preliminary results, 2012.</ref>. <span style="line-height: 1.5em; font-size: 0.85em;">Although charcoal is still convenient in Maputo, sold at several distribution points in various quantities at an affordable price, the monthly consumption per household in the peri-urban areas hovers around 650 to 750 Mts per month</span><ref name="Biomass Strategy (BEST Mozambique), preliminary results, 2012.">Biomass Strategy (BEST Mozambique), preliminary results, 2012.</ref><span style="line-height: 1.5em; font-size: 0.85em;">. </span><span style="line-height: 1.5em; font-size: 0.85em;">This new price level and the expenses of low-income families, create a real market opportunity for the introduction of alternatives to charcoal, among which gas appears to be the most preferred and desired option</span><ref name="See the Mafala Energy Market study.">See the Mafala Energy Market study.</ref><span style="line-height: 1.5em; font-size: 0.85em;">.</span>
+Obviously, great difficulties in producing and distributing charcoal has an impact on prices, it increases them. Between 2010 -2012 the price went from 250 Mts per bag of charcoal to the current 650 Mts, and nothing prevents the price to continue to rise<ref name="Biomass Strategy (BEST Mozambique), preliminary results, 2012.">Biomass Strategy (BEST Mozambique), preliminary results, 2012.</ref>. Although charcoal is still convenient in Maputo, sold at several distribution points in various quantities at an affordable price, the monthly consumption per household in the peri-urban areas hovers around 650 to 750 Mts per month <ref name="Biomass Strategy (BEST Mozambique), preliminary results, 2012.">Biomass Strategy (BEST Mozambique), preliminary results, 2012.</ref>. This new price level and the expenses of low-income families, create a real market opportunity for the introduction of alternatives to charcoal, among which gas appears to be the most preferred and desired option&lt;/span&gt;<ref name="See the Mafala Energy Market study.">See the Mafala Energy Market study.</ref>.
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 = Overview: Why this is the ideal moment to introduce gas to the low-income families of the City of Maputo =
-In Mozambique, 75% of the family households depend on biomass energy for cooking. It is estimated that each year about 16 million is used to produce charcoal with an estimated wood value of more than $700 million, but generating only about $ 300 million in the local charcoal market<ref name="Biomass Strategy (BEST Mozambique), preliminary results, 2012.">Biomass Strategy (BEST Mozambique), preliminary results, 2012.</ref>. <br/>
+In Mozambique, 75% of the family households depend on biomass energy for cooking. It is estimated that each year about 16 million is used to produce charcoal with an estimated wood value of more than $700 million, but generating only about $ 300 million in the local charcoal market<ref name="Biomass Strategy (BEST Mozambique), preliminary results, 2012.">Biomass Strategy (BEST Mozambique), preliminary results, 2012.</ref>.<br/>
-In 2011, the fastest growing cities of Mozambique (Maputo, Beira and Nampula) consumed 8 million 60kg bags of charcoal, leading to price increases of up to 200%<ref name="The highest price increases have been observed in the southern region, above all in the Province of Maputo.">The highest price increases have been observed in the southern region, above all in the Province of Maputo.</ref> Although the northern region still has abundant biomass resources to meet demand in the next 25 years, supporting biomass energy needs in the southern region, where more than 30% of the population lives, has entered a critical phase, especially when it comes to low-income families. <br/>
+In 2011, the fastest growing cities of Mozambique (Maputo, Beira and Nampula) consumed 8 million 60kg bags of charcoal, leading to price increases of up to 200%<ref name="The highest price increases have been observed in the southern region, above all in the Province of Maputo.">The highest price increases have been observed in the southern region, above all in the Province of Maputo.</ref> Although the northern region still has abundant biomass resources to meet demand in the next 25 years, supporting biomass energy needs in the southern region, where more than 30% of the population lives, has entered a critical phase, especially when it comes to low-income families.<br/>
 The forecasts for Mozambique make clear that even with a real investment of US$ 2 billion by 2020, more than 60% of the population will still have no access to the electricity grid, thus remaining dependent on biomass energy in meeting their energy needs. In view of these prospects, conditions of accessibility and production will become more difficult and more expensive, thus leading to consumer price increases. Within the context of an energy policy that is committed to the goals of the PARPA – the Action Plan for the Reduction of Absolute Poverty – investments in energy sources other than biomass are strategic.
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 == What Can Be Done<br/> ==
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 The demand is already there, but it is possible to expand people’s knowledge about the advantages of gas as compared to charcoal. It is necessary to organize awareness campaigns.
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 === Financing Modalities<br/> ===
-Obviously, funding is an impediment when it comes to implementing a project of this nature. From the point of view of the private sector, companies will have to make a major effort to adapt supply to the profile of the low-income segment. At the demand side, consumers interested in more modern and cleaner cooking methods also need incentives to change from the current system to gas. In all cases funding is necessary. There are at least four feasible ways to finance a pilot programme that will lead to the widespread use of gas in Maputo and soon in other cities such as Nampula and Beira. Ideally, these financing modalities of should function in combination and / or be complementary, creating synergy and a greater ability to making an impact and be successful.<span style="font-size: 0.85em; line-height: 1.5em;"></span>
+Obviously, funding is an impediment when it comes to implementing a project of this nature. From the point of view of the private sector, companies will have to make a major effort to adapt supply to the profile of the low-income segment. At the demand side, consumers interested in more modern and cleaner cooking methods also need incentives to change from the current system to gas.<br/>
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-#'''The Private ''''''Sector:''' As the main interested party the private sector, by means of direct investments, is able to mobilize resources for the development of a supply directed towards the low income segment. Meanwhile, it may be necessary to introduce new bottles, new control, distribution and payment modalities.
+#'''The Private Sector:''' As the main interested party the private sector, by means of direct investments, is able to mobilize resources for the development of a supply directed towards the low income segment. Meanwhile, it may be necessary to introduce new bottles, new control, distribution and payment modalities.
-#'''The Publi''''''c Sector '''Mediation by FUNAE and the CMM can facilitate access of the private sector to financing through national and international funds, licensing and support to marketing and distribution strategies.
+#'''The Public Sector''' Mediation by FUNAE and the CMM can facilitate access of the private sector to financing through national and international funds, licensing and support to marketing and distribution strategies.
-#'''Multilateral ''''''and Bilateral Organs:''' The European Commission, the World Bank, the African Development Bank, among others, have an ongoing series of initiatives linked to the Charcoal / Biomass and Renewable Energy economy. This project can connect to these organs, sources of financing for grants that will enable pilot initiatives.
+#'''Multilateral and Bilateral Organs:''' The European Commission, the World Bank, the African Development Bank, among others, have an ongoing series of initiatives linked to the Charcoal / Biomass and Renewable Energy economy. This project can connect to these organs, sources of financing for grants that will enable pilot initiatives.
-#'''Carbon ''''''Credit:''' Traditional ways of cooking are responsible for the generation of an average of three tonnes of carbon per family per year. Considering a potential market of 100 thousand families<ref name="Information estimated on the basis of 3 tonnes of CO2 emitted per family in the course of 1 year, generating credits for 300 thousand tonnes."> Information estimated on the basis of 3 tonnes of CO2 emitted per family in the course of 1 year, generating credits for 300 thousand tonnes.</ref>, it would be possible to obtain carbon credits on the CDM market equivalent to 300 thousand Euros per year. This is US$ 10 per ton.
+#'''Carbon Credit:''' Traditional ways of cooking are responsible for the generation of an average of three tonnes of carbon per family per year. Considering a potential market of 100 thousand families<ref name="Information estimated on the basis of 3 tonnes of CO2 emitted per family in the course of 1 year, generating credits for 300 thousand tonnes."> Information estimated on the basis of 3 tonnes of CO2 emitted per family in the course of 1 year, generating credits for 300 thousand tonnes.</ref>, it would be possible to obtain carbon credits on the CDM market equivalent to 300 thousand Euros per year. This is US$ 10 per ton.
-#'''Corporate ''''''Social Responsibility (CSR)''': Companies of repute with robust CSR programmes may view this initiative a real opportunity to contribute to the fight against poverty in Mozambique. The gas industry only will invest more than US$ 70 billion. It is possible to imagine 0.5% of this amount being directed towards a national fund to support the Propagation of Gas for domestic use, it would be perfectly possible to realize a national programme that places Mozambique on a new energy platform, not only as an exporter, but also serving its own population.<br/>
+#'''Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)''': Companies of repute with robust CSR programmes may view this initiative a real opportunity to contribute to the fight against poverty in Mozambique. The gas industry only will invest more than US$ 70 billion. It is possible to imagine 0.5% of this amount being directed towards a national fund to support the Propagation of Gas for domestic use, it would be perfectly possible to realize a national programme that places Mozambique on a new energy platform, not only as an exporter, but also serving its own population.<br/>
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