In 2019, Mali’s energy mix was dominated by biofuels and wastes (65%) and oil products (32%), with coal and hydro accounting for the rest. In 2020, less than 5% of the population had access to clean cooking and 52% had access to electricity.
How many people in Mali have access to clean cooking?
In 2020, less than 5% of the population had access to clean cooking and 52% had access to electricity. For electricity access, the country targets 70% access by 2025, 80% by 2030 and 90% by 2036, with 100% urban access by 2025, and 31% rural access by 2025, 50% by 2030 and 55% by 2036. For clean cooking, Mali targets universal access by 2030.
What is the new Clean Cooking label in Bamako Mali?
The Malian Alliance for Clean Cooking (M-ACC) with the support of SNV and EnDev launched a new clean cooking label in Bamako Mali on March 27. The label which is named GWA+, meaning “stove+” in Bambara language will allow women and men to make informed choices about the cooking equipment they need.
Can improved cooking appliances be adopted in Mali?
Through funding from Energising Development (ENDEV), SNV implements a market development project for improved cooking appliances in Mali. Household cooking in urban and peri-urban settings in Mali is mainly done with charcoal and wood. One of the main barriers to the adoption of Improved Cookstoves (ICS) in Mali is the weak market organisation.