Programme concept. Proposed programme concept, not yet an operating project. Locations, budgets and partners are confirmed through feasibility and partner agreements.
Programme overview
A concept to expand access to clean cooking technologies, such as efficient stoves, LPG, biogas and electric cooking, for households, schools and institutions.
Intended community benefits
- Cleaner indoor air
- Less time collecting fuel
- Lower fuel costs
- Reduced deforestation
- Lower emissions
The problem
Cooking with firewood, charcoal and kerosene causes harmful indoor air pollution, costs families time and money, and drives deforestation.
Proposed interventions
- Efficient and clean stoves
- Institutional cooking for schools
- Biogas where viable
- Electric cooking on mini-grids
- Awareness and after-sales service
Delivery and operating model
Delivery model
Market assessment, partnerships with clean-cooking enterprises, affordability mechanisms and community awareness.
Sustainable operating model
Market-based distribution with affordability support; carbon finance may contribute where it meets recognised standards.
Beneficiaries and partners
Target beneficiary groups
Women & girlsChildren & schoolsRural communitiesUrban residents
Potential partners
Energy ministriesClean-cooking companiesCarbon-finance specialistsHealth agenciesSchools
Proposed impact indicators
- Households and institutions adopting clean cooking
- Fuel savings
- Estimated emissions reduced
- Continued use after 12 months
Related SDGs
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean EnergySDG 3 Good Health and Well-beingSDG 5 Gender EqualitySDG 13 Climate ActionSDG 15 Life on Land
