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Traditional bioenergy such as wood and charcoal are the main energy sources in Mali. In order to protect the forests, modernise the energy sector, and promote rural electrification, the country relies on the oil of the jatropha plant.
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The ocean is at the heart of the country's economic development. In 2013, the Mauritian government published a comprehensive roadmap on “Ocean Economy”, which outlines how Mauritius will transform to grow economically, create jobs and wealth.
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In 2015, Namibia adopted its "National Program on Research, Science, Technology and Innovation". The strategy is part of Namibia's vision to become a prosperous and industrialised country by 2030. It was developed by the "National Commission on Research, Science & Technology" in consultation with numerous stakeholders.
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With the objective of diversifying energy sources and promoting agroindustrial development, Nigeria adopted its national "Biofuel Policy and Incentives" strategy in 2007.
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Senegal does not have its own bioeconomy strategy. The country primarily focuses on bioenergy and specifically on the jatropha plant.
22.08.2016 Country
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The bioeconomy already found its way into South Africa’s innovation policy several years ago.
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Since 2010, Tanzania has had a "National Biotechnology Policy". With the deployment of biotechnology, the country wants to create the transition from agricultural self-sufficiency to an industrial economy.
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The "Biomass Energy Strategy", adopted in 2014, aims to maximise the benefits of its biomass resources. Similar to the "National Biotechnology and Biosafety Policy" of 2008, the strategy's objective is to initiate discussions to stimulate Uganda's growth, to improve healthcare and food security.
23.08.2016 Country
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The bio-based economy has a long tradition in the beer brewing nation – more than 500 beers are produced there. The regional division between Flanders and Wallonia is also reflected in research and industry.
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Agriculture and the biotech industry – especially the production of enzymes – are among the strengths of the southern Scandinavians. Denmark does not yet have a dedicated national bioeconomy strategy.
01.10.2015 Country
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There is a strong tradition of agriculture on the Emerald Isle, and of course, marine resources and fisheries also play an important role there. Industrial pharmaceutical production has also secured its place in Ireland.
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The Baltic country is known worldwide for its industrial enzyme production. Since the middle of the 1970s, industrial biotechnology - particularly enzyme production - has been concentrated in Lithuania.
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Poland is one of the largest agricultural nations in the European Union. Activities focus on biomass production and biomass processing.
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Portugal wishes to use its plentiful maritime resources in an innovative and sustainable way.
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Estonia, the most northern of the Baltic States, is still working on its own bioeconomy strategy.
22.06.2023 Country
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The world's second largest country does not yet have a national bioeconomy strategy, but there are strategies with bioeconomy elements and provinces that have already developed their own vision of a bioeconomy. A comprehensive update of this country dossier.
21.09.2016 Success story
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Most adhesives for films and packaging are based on mineral oil. Fraunhofer researchers are testing a plant-based alternative.
22.09.2016 Country
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Green chemistry and biofuels are important pillars of the biobased economy in Italy.
27.04.2016 Basics
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Bioeconomy - this refers to a modern and sustainable form of economic activity based on the efficient use of biological resources such as plants, animals and microorganisms. All industries that produce, process or use biological resources in any form contribute to the biobased economy.
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India is a pioneer in the production of biopharmaceuticals, but has also been developing its bioeconomy since the revision of its "National Biotechnology Development Strategy". A growing economy and rising population lead, among other things, to a steady increase in energy demand. This is also to be increasingly covered by biofuels.
