Increasing the competitiveness of small and medium-sized enterprises through the use of environmentally sound technologies
Subtitle: assessing the potential for the development of second-generation biofuels in the ESCWA region
Publisher: United Nations
Published: 2009
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 70
Subjects: Biomass energy; Biomass energy industries; Small business
Other titles: Assessing the potential for the development of second-generation biofuels in the ESCWA region
Description: While international debate continues regarding the development of primary biofuels, secondgeneration biofuels derived from agricultural waste products have emerged as an environmentally sound alternative for policymakers and entrepreneurs interested in biofuel development. This study examines the opportunities and constraints associated with the development of second-generation biofuels in the ESCWA region, based on a review of existing environmentally sound technologies that can be accessed by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).--Publisher's description
Notes: At head of title: Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA).

"12 November 2009."

"E/ESCWA/SDPD/2009/5."

"09-0483."

Includes bibliographical references (p. 63-70).

Also freely available online.
Table of contents: title: Environmental technologies for biofuel production; title: Biofuels derived from olive residues; title: Biofuels derived from sugar industry waste; title: Biogas generation from the livestock and dairy industries; title: Challenges and opportunities for second-generation biofuel production in the ESCWA region; title: Conclusions and recommendations.