Essays about: "Improved cook stoves"

Showing result 6 - 8 of 8 essays containing the words Improved cook stoves.

1. 6. Understanding Technology Adoption: The Case of Improved Cook Stoves in Bunga, Central Uganda

   University essay from Lunds universitet/LUMID International Master programme in applied International Development and Management

   Author : Allen Tebugulwa; [2015]
   Keywords : Diffusion of innovations; Innovations; Biomass fuel; Adoption; Improved cook stoves; Energy; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : Promoters of improved cook stove technologies (ICS) argue that the use of these technologies offers several benefits such as improved health, fuel saving, reduction in green house gases emissions among others. Many of the studies exploring the use of improved cook stoves reveal a strong pro-diffusion bias towards these benefits, and few studies have investigated the adoption and use of ICS from the adopter’s point of view. READ MORE

3. 7. Identifying clean, affordable and renewable cooking solutions for local people on Inhaca Island in Mozambique

   University essay from KTH/Energiteknik

   Author : Erica Dragon; Johanna Taflin; [2015]
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   Abstract : Inhaca Island is situated outside Maputo in Mozambique and is one of the globally important areas for forest conservation. The forest provides a number of societal, environmental and economic goods. READ MORE

4. 8. Performance Evaluation of the FirePipe Cookstove with focus of its Product Development

   University essay from KTH/Energiteknik

   Author : Sara Murray; Erika Johnels; [2013]
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   Abstract : Today, increasing air pollution and global mean temperature, due to overconsumption of non-renewable resources, is a fact. Climate change is affecting life worldwide, with major draughts and flooding as a result, with severe consequences, especially for the poorest. READ MORE