Stove research in Madagascar
How a consultancy project in Madagascar could stop deforestation and help save the lives of 10,000 children a year 
In Madagascar the government is concerned about energy usage. And they need to be.
84% of Madagascar's energy needs are met by traditional fuels such as wood and charcoal. This is having a huge impact on the environment causing massive deforestation.
In addition all that wood-smoke pollutes homes and causes the deaths of 10,000 children a year in Madagascar alone. Practical Action's Consulting arm is running an investigation into the effectiveness of alternative fuels.
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A test has been set up in 300 different households. The households will each receive a mix of awareness programmes and different types of stove using different fuels such as ethanol. In this way the test will determine the effectiveness of both the awareness programme and a range of different stoves.
The results of this test programme will then allow the World Bank and Government of Madagascar to find out if it is worthwhile pursuing a household ethanol programme in the country.
It is a small, simple project that could have a huge impact on both the children of Madagascar and her forests.
Practical Action Consulting
Practical Action Consulting is the consulting arm of Practical Action. It has been a leader in the field of development consultancy for over 40 years, providing high quality independent and professional consultancy services to governments, NGOs, aid agencies and the private sector.
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Practical Action Consulting is a leader in the field of technology for development, and the consulting arm of Practical Action. |
We apply lessons learned from grassroots experience to technology solutions in poor communities around the world. |
We work worldwide out of our regional offices in the UK, Eastern and Southern Africa and South Asia in collaboration with local partners. |
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