Contribution of Improved Cook Stoves to the reduction of wood fuel consumption in Rutsiro District, Rwanda

Pacifique Isimbi; Eric Sibomana

doi:10.37284/eajenr.8.2.3139

Pacifique Isimbi University of Lay Adventists of Kigali
Eric Sibomana, PhD University of Lay Adventists of Kigali

DOI: https://doi.org/10.37284/eajenr.8.2.3139

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This study aimed to examine the contribution of Improved Cook Stoves (ICS) in reducing wood fuel consumption in Rutsiro District, Rwanda. The research focused on three specific objectives: identifying the level of ICS utilization, assessing the reduction in wood fuel consumption and finding out whether there is any relationship between ICS usage and wood fuel consumption. A mixed-methods approach was adopted, incorporating both quantitative and qualitative research designs. The study targeted over 28,555 households in five sectors near Gishwati-Mukura forests in Rutsiro District, and 395 households were selected as sample size through Yamane’s formula and stratified random sampling technique. Data were collected using questionnaires and documentary review and data were analyzed with SPSS software, employing descriptive and inferential statistics, including multiple linear regression. Analysis using descriptive statistics and multiple linear regression revealed that household characteristics (mean = 4.32), awareness levels (mean = 4.50), and stove quality (mean = 4.31) had a statistically significant and positive impact on reducing wood fuel consumption. However, stove cost, despite a high average score (mean = 4.45), did not show a significant effect. These factors were found to be more important than the stove cost, which was perceived as high but did not significantly affect fuel reduction. This highlights the crucial role of awareness, stove quality, and behavioural factors in the adoption and success of ICS. The study concluded that addressing the financial barrier to stove adoption, while important, is less significant than improving public awareness, stove quality, and behavioural change. The study recommended that the government and development partners prioritize awareness campaigns to promote the benefits of ICS. Additionally, financial incentives, subsidies, and better access to affordable payment options should be introduced to make ICS more accessible

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