MFC has been actively working on the promotion of the Jatropha plant since activities began in 1999. A range of projects have been executed, focusing on different aspects of Jatropha production and use,from plantations, use as a living hedge, soap making, multi-functional platforms, jatropha as diesel substitute for transportation, etc. MFC's efforts received international recognition in 2003, when the German section of UNIFEM awarded a prize for the Siemenpuu Foundation funded project (see link below).
Jatropha can become an important resource for Mali. The local production means local employment, and local generation of income. The potential benefit of jatropha technology to Mali, a country dependent on imported fossil fuels, is huge. And the significance of rural people producing their own fuel must not be overlooked.
Jatropha, properties & plantation
The Jatropha plant and its properties
Experience with Jatropha in Mali
MFC's Jatropha plantation (including latest pictures July 2005!)
Socio-cultural barriers to Jatropha use in Mali
Jatropha multi-task energy platform
Production of Jatropha oil - a diesel substitute for Jatropha energy platforms and vehicules
Schema for pressing of Jatropha & advantages
Reducing the burden on rural women
Use of press cake as fertiliser
MFC Jatropha Projects
Jatropha projects executed by MFC
MFC will start two exciting new projects on Jatropha soon
Creation of Malian Jatropha Network by MFC
REGIONAL CONFERENCE : JATROPHA AS A TOOL TO COMBAT ENERGY POVERTY
16-17 January 2006
Organised by the Ministry of Mines, Energy & Water in cooperation with MFC
Read the report of the conference, view photos and download the conference brochure & Bamako Declaration
Other Jatropha links:
www.bagani.de web page of Reinhard Henning, who worked on Jatropha in Mali extensively in the 1990's, and who is now runs consulting office Bagani in Germany.
www.jatrophaworld.org website of the Indian Centre for Jatropha Promotion.
