African Journal of Curriculum, Pedagogy and Teacher Development

Advancing Scholarship Across the Continent

Vol. 2005 No. 1 (2005)

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Biogas Digesters in Togo: Adoption Rates and Cost Savings Among Smallholder Farmers

Abele Koffie, Department of Advanced Studies, Institut Togolais de Recherche Agronomique (ITRA) Obiang Tioko, University of Lomé Gnassi Woleko, University of Kara
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18815926
Published: April 15, 2005

Abstract

This review examines studies on biogas digesters' adoption rates among smallholder farmers in Togo and their associated cost savings. No empirical studies are reviewed; instead, a critical analysis of published works is conducted. Biogas digesters have been adopted at varying rates across different regions in Togo, with some farmers seeing significant reductions in fuel costs by up to 70%. While the economic benefits are clear, the variability in adoption rates suggests that targeted incentives and education programmes could enhance uptake further. Investment in farmer training and subsidies should be prioritised to increase biogas digesters' accessibility and effectiveness among smallholder farmers.

How to Cite

Abele Koffie, Obiang Tioko, Gnassi Woleko (2005). Biogas Digesters in Togo: Adoption Rates and Cost Savings Among Smallholder Farmers. African Journal of Curriculum, Pedagogy and Teacher Development, Vol. 2005 No. 1 (2005). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18815926

Keywords

Sub-Saharanbiogassustainabilitysmallholdercase studyruraleconomics

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