FACT promotes sustainable biofuels for local communities in developing countries, by providing knowledge and expertise on biofuel implementation, by field testing innovative biofuels and by giving specialist advice on demand.

Rationale

Biofuels can provide an affordable and reliable energy supply in rural areas in developing countries, reduce the dependence on fossil fuels, stimulate local entrepreneurship, increase farmers' income, and improve quality of life.

Biofuels to be effective require sound policies for both agriculture and energy. By focusing on agroforestry and intercropping both food and fuel production can be increased in developing countries.