This study presents the results of an economic evaluation
on FES (in this case, the Rocket Lorena stove): cost-benefit,
cost-effectiveness and a calculation of other micro/macro economic consequences
surrounding the economic benefits of FES
use at the household level. It evaluates the benefits of FES including: reduced cooking time, better health,
preservation of forest reserves, preventing declines in soil fertility, etc.
Joint effort by the Uganda Ministry of Energy and Mineral
Development, GTZ, Aprovecha Research Centre, and Uganda Industrial Research
Institute providing step-by-step directions to build the Rocket-Lorena
and Shielded Fire stoves. Also includes some suggested considerations to be
made prior to stove construction.
USAID/OFDA conducted this evaluation to extract best practices
for future FES interventions, and to examine how FES
interventions were meeting fuel-saving goals. Cooking technologies, fuel
efficiency basics, stove-design comparison, program management and delivery,
end-user outreach and education and household survey results are included.
Following the launch of the SAFE guidance material in April
2009, WFP decided to undertake two feasibility studies in North Darfur and
Uganda, where fuel scarcity is negatively affecting WFP beneficiaries. The
purpose of these studies is to better understand how beneficiaries are coping
with fuel scarcity and the related consequences, to take stock of existing
responses by both WFP and partners, and to propose a comprehensive approach
that addresses human and environmental protection, livelihoods, food and
nutrition.
