A Study of Employment Opportunities from Biofuel Production in APEC Economies, February 2010
| Published Date | February 2010 |
|---|---|
| Type of Publication | Reports |
| Publication Under | SOM Steering Committee on Economic and Technical Cooperation (SCE), Energy Working Group (EWG) |
| Accessed | 2965 |
| Pages | 86 |
Description
This report aims to examine how expanding markets for biodiesel and ethanol for transport fuel may expand employment opportunities for both men and women. It also aims to assess how a given amount of biofuel production will boost such employment in the farm sector and in biorefineries. Finally, it reviews how governments can support the development and sustainability of a biofuels industry.
- Executive Summary
- 1.0 Introduction
- 2.0 Employment Models for Biofuels in APEC
- 3.0 Basic Biofuels Statistics for APEC Economies: An Overview
- 4.0 Case Examples: Using Real World Experiences to Develop an Employment Model
- 5.0 Biofuels Production and Employment: The Barriers Faced by Women
- 6.0 Doyletech Ethanol and Biodiesel Employment Analysis
- 7.0 Conclusions and Recommendations