One of the most pervasive myths around bioethanol is the food-versus-fuel debate, which says that biofuels divert land and crops from food use to fuel use, contributing to food insecurity around the world. The facts state otherwise; bioethanol actually stabilizes agriculture and can support food security and improved nutrition for developing economies.

Expanding bioethanol use into clean cooking involves more than just educating on the many benefits. Development of smart policy and standards is a critical piece in creating enabling environments to facilitate clean energy growth.

Bioethanol production in Africa is a story about potential. The continent is rich in sugar and starch resources that could be developed as bioethanol feedstock, once we address some of the current challenges of scale, funding, logistics and priorities.