There are a number of improved stoves which were introduced in Burkina Faso at the end of the 1970s and the beginning of the 1980s. They take this aspects into account, and cost today around 5 30 years, they were not really to be found or used in the households at the onset of FAFASO.
Does Burkina Faso have energy issues?
In Burkina Faso‘s Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper (PRSP) there is no specific mention of energy or environment issues. The current version (2009-2011) has chapters on " reduction of pollution " and on " sustainable management of natural resources " without reference to energy issues.
Does Burkina Faso need a cooperative-mini-grid model?
Few incentive policies targeting especially renewable energies exits, although Burkina Faso will rely on private investments. Existing policies hamper mini-grid development and limit the growth of modern decentralized energy systems. Effectiveness of cooperative-mini-grid-model is questionable.