THE REGION AND THE COMMUNITIES
Bouaké, second largest city in Côte d’Ivoire, is
internationally recognized for its commitment to the promotion of sustainable development
Bouake’s green city project, implemented from 2017 to 2020, led to the city becoming one of the pioneering African cities with an Action Plan for Sustainable Energy Access and Climate, thus achieving a significant milestone.
The project aims to increase the availability and affordability of improved cookstoves (ICS) in the region. The distribution of 50.000 efficient firewood and charcoal stoves will improve local communities’ quality of life.
It also contributes to the reduction of air pollution and to the accomplishment of Bouaké city’s action plan towards sustainability.
The distribution and implementation of ICS will generate 698.740 tCO2 of emission reduction for the first 15,000 units, and will have a fix crediting period of 10 years.
The project is developed and implemented through the partnership of relevant stakeholders, including CIDR Pamiga, Bouaké Ville Durable and Foods&Co.
POSITIVE OUTCOMES
Project activities and goals
POSITIVE DIFFERENCE
Empowering change through project implementation
Integrity, transparency or accuracy are the standout features of this project, that implements:
PROJECT STAKEHOLDERS
CIDR Pamiga
The organization will hold the focus on the social and community sphere of the project, with vast experience in social and economic development, as well as in the microfinance sector.
CIDR Pamiga is the on-site focal point for Côte D’Ivoire administrations, entities and communities.
Foods & Co
Foods and Co is an investor and producer of sustainable biochar that takes part in the use of the cookstoves.
PROJECT CYCLE
The African Cookstoves Initiative Bouaké
BOUAKÉ’S TOWN HALL
Celebration of the stakeholder consultation
TRADITIONAL COOKING
Harmful
health impacts
health impacts
Traditional cooking methods involve using three stones to create an open fire. The smoke and fumes produced by the fire can lead to respiratory problems, including chronic bronchitis and pneumonia.
Improved Cookstoves (ICS) come as an effort to promote cleaner, more efficient cooking methods among the local communities.