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  • Is there small-scale palm oil processing in Africa?
  • There are publications related to small-scale palm oil processing in Africa. For instance, Poku (2002) and Prasertsan & Prasertsan (2012) have written about this topic.
  • What is the extraction rate of palm oil in Ghana?
  • The reported oil extraction rate for small-scale palm oil processors in Ghana is 12-13% (MASDAR 2011).
  • Can wastewater management be used for small-scale palm oil extraction in Ghana?
  • This study is part of an ongoing PhD research on the application of wastewater management in small-scale palm oil extraction in Ghana. The study was conducted in the Central Region of Ghana (2.1 Study Context).
  • Why is palm oil a bottleneck in Nigeria?
  • The traditional method of palm oil processing is time consuming, laborious, hazardous and inefficient resulting in the production of low quality oil. Oil extraction still remains a critical bottleneck particularly the level of small and medium scale processors in Nigeria .
  • Why is palm oil important in Nigeria?
  • Palm oil and palm oil manufacturing represents one of the most effective methods of raising Nigerians from poverty and ensuring food security. It provides employment for millions of unskilled and semi-skilled workers [4-5].
  • What percentage of palm oil is used in food?
  • About 90 percent of the palm oil produced ends in food products, while the remaining 10 percent is used for industrial production .Because of its many uses demand is growing fast as the world’s population increases and standards of living rise.