Naslov
Socio-economic drivers in implementing bioenergy projects

Autori
Domac, Julije ; Richards, Keith ; Risović, Stjepan

Izvornik
Biomass and Bioenergy (0961-9534) 28 (2005), 2; 97-106

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
Bioenergy; Socio-economics; Employment; Earnings

Sažetak
Within the international community there is considerable interest in the socio-economic implications of moving society towards the more widespread use of renewable energy resources. Such change is seen to be very necessary but is often poorly communicated to people and communities who need to accept such changes. There are pockets of activity across the world looking at various approaches to understand this fundamental matter. Typically. socio-economic implications are measured in terms of economic indices, such as employment and monetary gains. but in effect the analysis relates to a number of aspects which include social. cultural, institutional, and environmental issues. The extremely complex nature of bioenergy, many different technologies involved and a number of different, associated aspects (socio-economics, greenhouse gas mitigation potential, environment....) make this whole topic a complex subject. This paper is primarily a descriptive research and review of literature on employment and other socio-economic aspects of bioenergy systems as drivers for implementing bioenergy projects. Due to the limited information, this paper does not provide absolute quantification on the multiplier effects of local and or national incomes of any particular country or region. The paper intends to trigger a more in-depth discussion of data gaps. potentials. opportunities and challenges. An encouraging trend is that in many countries policy makers are beginning to perceive the potential economic benefits of commercial biomass e.g. employment/earnings, regional economic gram, contribution to security of energy supply and all others.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Šumarstvo, Ekonomija

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