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Your strategic business partner for the Charcoal Industry in Namibia

The Charcoal Association of Namibia (CAoN) was formed to formalise and strengthen the charcoal industry, supporting the needs of its role-players in the industry. Formerly known as the Namibia Charcoal Producers Association (NCPA) and Namibia Charcoal Association (NCA), CAoN is a non-profit voluntary membership association for the Namibian charcoal industry. Charcoal production is an important activity to sustainably manage bush encroachment. The purpose of CAoN is to support the initiatives and operation of its stakeholders to contribute to the economic growth of this important sector in a responsible way, taking the environment, the economic impact as well as the social aspects of its stakeholders into consideration. It provides the following benefits to its members:

CAoN is an instrument to negotiate with authorities on regulatory requirements

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CAoN creates an environment conducive to good relationship amongst labourers, producers, processors and international buyers.

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CAoN strives to create a network to efficiently deliver a one-stop service to its stakeholders and customers.

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Through uniform standards, better prices can be negotiated internationally.

CAoN is involved in creating uniform standards for the benefit of all stakeholders and customers; training is offered to its members to increase the quantity and quality of charcoal.

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Annual charcoal conference to stay abreast of the latest technology and industry trends.