Phase out of Leaded Gasoline in Sub-Saharan Africa |
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International Petroleum Industry Environmental Conservation Organisation |
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Countries of Sub-Saharan Africa |
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By December 2005 |
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http://www.ipieca.org/activities/OIWG/Downstream/index.html |
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Aims/Objectives: |
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| Provide industry technical support to a joint program with all stakeholders to phase out Leaded gasoline in all SSA countries by 2005. | | Assist governments and Industry-Government fuels committees to set recommended fuel specifications appropriate to each country/region. | | Work with government partners and stakeholders in oil refining and distribution facilities to secure required investment in SSA Refining infrastructure to produce Unleaded gasoline. | | To provide technical assistance to countries reliant solely on imports, to enable a rapid conversion to Unleaded gasoline. |
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Measurable results and specific
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| Hold series of subregional workshops by June 2002. | | Complete subregional action plans by June 2002 as mandated in the 'Declaration of Dakar'. | | Reach agreement with Auto industry on preferred philosophy for phasing in Unleaded gasoline and the use of additives to replace lost octane by end 2002. |
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Implementation mechanisms
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| Publish material and case studies highlighting strategies and experiences of successful Lead phase-out programs worldwide |
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Name: |
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Robert Cox |
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robcox@ipieca.org |
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IPIECA |
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2nd Floor, Monmouth House, |
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87 - 93 Westbourne Grove |
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London |
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W2 4UL |
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United Kingdom |
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+44 20 7221 2026 |
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+44 20 7229 4948 |
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