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<\/a><\/p>\nFocus:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Develop and use of energy saving stoves<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n The work on the\u00a0development and distribution of Improved Cooking\u00a0Stoves (ICS) is a cooperation between\u00a0the Berlin EwBG\u00a0group and the NGO CHEMA. Initial situation:<\/span> <\/p>\n Project description:<\/span><\/p>\n Based on the results of a population survey regarding cooking habits and available resources three different ICS <\/p>\n\n
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\nThese are a promising alternative to the common used\u00a0cooking devices Three-Stone-Fire or charcoal burner,\u00a0while going easy on ressources and reducing harmful\u00a0emissions.<\/p>\n
\nIn the rural regions of Tanzania wood and charcoal are the primary energy resources used for daily food
\npreparation. This puts pressure on local forests. Additionally buying charcoal can be a big financial burden to the
\nfamilies and collecting wood is a very time consuming laborious task, which is commonly carried out by women and
\nchildren.
\nFurthermore burning of wood and charcoal results in strong smoke development and emission of harmful fumes,
\nwhich strongly affect people\u2019s health when cooking takes place in poorly ventilated rooms. These health risks cause
\nabout four million deaths per year worldwide (WHO 2014). Affected are mostly women and children since they are
\nprimarily responsible for cooking.<\/p>\n
\nwere developed. The performance was evaluated and adjusted through the collaboration with three families testing
\nthe ICS in daily use. Currently we work with 50 families. In seminars we discuss the environmental problems and
\nchallenges using the common cooking methods and the advantages and disadvantages of the ICS. We also
\ndemonstrate their performance and handling cooking local meals. Subsequently the families decide which ICS they
\nwant to use in order to provide feedback or technical improvement. As users are incorporated in the development
\nprocess, we hope to increase the acceptance while environmental teaching can be pushed ahead.
\nThe EfCoiTa project wants a wide distribution of ICS, which through their efficient combustion reduce emissions
\nand conserve local resources. In addition ICS also enable the use of alternative fuels such as sawdust and coffee
\nhusks. For us, empowering local communities and grassroots structures is a premise for permanent successful
\ncollaboration. The value-creation-chain stays within the community\/region and gives people the opportunity of selfdetermined
\nparticipation. All ICS can be manufactured with locally available materials and tools.<\/p>\n