This document provides an overview of the charcoal sector in Sub-Saharan Africa by Klas Sander from the World Bank. It discusses how the discussion around the charcoal sector is often based on outdated and unreliable data. Rapid urbanization is driving increased charcoal use, with cities like Kinshasa, Maputo, and Kampala growing significantly. While forest loss has occurred, attributing it solely to charcoal production is an oversimplification, as agriculture is a larger driver. A modernized, holistic policy approach is needed to better manage forests and formalize the charcoal sector, rather than punitive measures which have not worked.
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