This project looks at the potential of bioenergies and of policies in support of their development in the African context, with particular emphasis on liquid biofuels because of their far-reaching positive effects. The immediate objective, therefore, is to unlock the potential of participatory biofuels, as one of the options for renewables to play a meaningful role in Africa's economic transformation and economic agenda. It is expected that the project will lead to (a) establish-ment of harmonized financial, institutional and policy frameworks for the promotion of biofuels mainly for household and transport end uses in Africa; (b) enhanced capacity of African coun-tries to formulate and implement gender sensitive policies and programmes on biofuel develop-ment; and (c) improved capacity of African countries to identify and develop biofuels pro-grammes and projects to achieve sustainable development and poverty reduction.