The Ministry of Technology and Science is exploring the use of biogas energy under a project with the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), a Gevena based UN Agency. The Project on biogas technological assessment programme implemented started in 2021, in the Country.
speaking during the launch of a UNCTAD- Zambia Technology Assessment Report and Action Plan on the assessed biogas energy, in Kasupe - Lusaka West at the Nyamazana Farms, Ministry of Technology and Science Acting Permanent Secretary William Katongo, stated that the report elaborated biogas as an alternative source of energy.
The project main objectives are to build and strengthen capacities of Zambian science, technology, and innovation for policy makers, academia , researchers, entrepreneurs, and other relevant stakeholders.
Mr. Katongo said the UNCTAD biogas report emanate at a backdrop of wide consultations leading to completion of the initial methodical set up steps in whilst pending conclusion on quality assurance protocols and subsquently publication for report an action plan.
He disclosed that the report is enshrined with assessments inclusive analysis, findings, recommendations for wider adoptions, and commercialization for diffusion of biogas technology in Zambia.
Mr. Katongo said the skills acquired and lessons learnt could be replicated for agriculture and other economic sectors by the Government in the Country.
Acting Permanent Secretary said Globally technology assessment is recognized as a vital methodological tool box for selecting particular technologies and innovations that support social economic development from an extensive pool of Global technologies.
He said in the project the energy sector was given top priority by the Zambian stakeholders.
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