This document discusses the potential for biofuels in Africa based on lessons from India's biofuels industry. It outlines the key drivers for biofuels including energy security, climate change mitigation, and rural development opportunities. The document also discusses financing challenges and opportunities for biofuels projects, as well as the roles of various stakeholders including governments, farmers, and private industry. Overall, the document advocates for Africa to develop a strategic approach to biofuels to help meet development goals like those outlined in the Millennium Development Goals.

2. ARMACO CONSULTANT PVT. LTD., MUMBAI, INDIA EXPRESSES THANKS TO YOU, MR. CHAIRMAN, FOR THE KIND INVITATION EXTENDED TO DELIVER THIS PRESENTATION AND WELCOMES THE PARTICIPANTS TO THIS REGIONAL WORKSHOP Workshop on Financing Bio-fuels and Jatropha Plantation Projects Accra, Ghana – November 13, 2006

3. Main Challenges for Automotive Fuels Air Quality Climate Change Sustainability Indigenous Supply Security The Pressing Need

4. Bio-diesel and Bio-ethanol (Convergence of Agriculture & Energy) Local fuel for Electricity Gen-sets Biogas for heating & electricity Employment & Income Opportunities (farm based rural manpower), Reduced Wear of Engine Parts (Superior Lubricity) Safe to Handle & Store (Flash Point, Toxicity, Biodegradable) Wasteland Utilization Improved Emissions Profile (oxygenated fuel) Benefits Soft Funding & Tax Incentives

6. Biofuels & Jatropha Projects High Fuel Consumption Better Market Information Rural Development Technology Improvements Supportive Policies Environment Concerns Growth Drivers

7. Indian Scenario

8. Bio-fuels means Big Business (Stakeholders) Ministry of Agriculture Ministries of Railways and Road Transport Co-op. Sugar Sector, Industry Houses, SME’s Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas Govt. of India Ministry of Environment & Forests Ministry of Rural Development Ministry of non- conventional energy Planning Commission Ministry of Finance Governments of States Ministry of Science & Tech.

15. Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)

16. Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)

20. Strategic Perspective for Africa to realize the potential