Cambodia: Summary Statistics: Cooking Fuel Consumption Baseline Survey (0.2 MB) (August 2014)
SNV commissioned Fast-Track Carbon to undertake a study on baseline consumption of cooking charcoal and wood in Cambodia. Charcoal measurements were performed in 33 cities and wood consumption in 63 villages. The study implemented surveys in 2,072 Cambodian households. The surveys were implemented between June and August 2014 by the local firm Angkor Research Consulting.

It is important to note that the study was applied only in households where the primary cooking fuels are charcoal and wood. Thus, households cooking primarily with other fuels like LPG or electricity are excluded from the study. Nonetheless, it was found that many study households use LPG and electricity as secondary fuels as will be shown below.

This document presents some of the most relevant metrics obtained in the survey. For comparison purposes, the data is divided between wood users and charcoal users. These populations vary significantly not only in terms of fuel usage, but also in socio-economic characteristics. However, some aspects such as the types and frequency of meals cooked are similar, highlighting socio-economic aspects and urban-rural location are important cooking fuel choice determinants.

The Effects of Health Promotion Campaigns on the Purchase of ACE-1 Cookstoves - Final Report  (0.7 MB) (December 2015)
This report provides the overview, key results and findings, and lessons learned of SNV Cambodia’s action research on aggressive health promotion of clean cookstoves in Cambodia. Methods used throughout the project include baseline research, Trigger Mapping, field research, concept testing, in-depth interviews, focus group discussions, and endline research.

The study was conducted in 5 communes of Kampong Chhnang province, including 1 control group, and 4 test groups. The purpose was to determine whether health messaging is an effective purchase driver for the ACE-1 cookstove. As per the parameters of the project, two health concepts exploring a positive and negative tone were developed. Campaign results show that the key driver for the sale of the ACE-1 cookstove were the individual traits of sales agents. In addition, the project showed that the campaign was successful in shifting attitudes towards the health implications of cookstoves. However, the sales results showed no trend across the two variables, tone (+/-) and level of collateral (basic/full), tested for generating sales.

The report also investigates some of the challenges faced during project implementation and lessons learned in replicating the project. The main challenge was the varying level of implementation from one sales agent to another. Challenges were addressed immediately during the campaign implementation, but considerations for the future include
recommendations regarding sales agent recruitment, the location, seasonality, and duration of the campaign, and the naming of the ACE-1 cookstove.

Annex 1 - Terms of Reference (0.14 MB)
Annex 2 - Final Activity Timeline (0.10 MB)
Annex 3 - Implementation Plan (3.22 MB)
Annex 4 - Sales Journey Trigger Map (4.59 MB)

Stove Acceptability Assessment of the ACE Philips Stoves in Lao PDR  (0.98 MB) (March 31, 2014)
The purpose of the study is to assess the acceptance of the Philips Stove among households in low-land Lao PDR who use predominantly wood on a daily basis. It aims to gather qualitative information relating to the appreciation of using the Philips stove in the Lao cooking context. The study also aims to gain insights into users’ views on changes in air quality and fuel consumption.

Rice Husk Gasifier Stove Performance Testing Report (1.0 MB) (August 2013)
Four locally available gasifier stoves and a traditional stove were selected and tested at the LHERE stove testing facility using a modified form of the version WBT 4.2.2. The stoves were tested for thermal efficiency, emissions of CO, PM2.5, time to boil, specific fuel consumption, time to burn off per batch and stove temperature safety. The laboratory results from emissions and efficiency testing and conclusions regarding usability of the stoves are presented in this report.

Cambodia Market Assessment - Sector Mapping (USAID) (1.1 MB) (Released on July 22, 2013)
Cambodia Market Assessment - Intervention Options (USAID) (0.749 MB) (Released on July 22, 2013)

The sector mapping of the cookstove sector in Cambodia assessed five sector dimensions: Cookstove Industry, Macro-environment, Social Impact, Cookstove Consumers and Carbon Finance. The intervention options section includes suggestions for removing barriers that currently prevent the creation of a thriving market for clean cooking solutions.

The studies for Cambodia were commissioned as part of a U.S. State Department/U.S. Agency for International Development ASEAN Development Vision to Advance National Cooperation for Economic Integration contract. Nexus-Carbon for Development managed the implementation of these studies.

Lao PDR Market Assessment - Sector Mapping (USAID) (1.0 MB) (Released on July 22, 2013)
Lao PDR Market Assessment - Intervention Options (USAID) (0.582 MB) (Released on July 22, 2013)

The sector mapping of the cookstove sector in Laos assessed five sector dimensions: Cookstove Industry, Macro-environment, Social Impact, Cookstove Consumers and Carbon Finance. The intervention options section includes suggestions for removing barriers that currently prevent the creation of a thriving market for clean cooking solutions.

The studies forLaos were commissioned as part of a U.S. State Department/U.S. Agency for International Development ASEAN Development Vision to Advance National Cooperation for Economic Integration contract. Nexus-Carbon for Development managed the implementation of these studies.

Vietnam Market Assessment - Sector Mapping (GACC) (2.2 MB) (Released on August 2, 2012)
Vietnam Market Assessment - Intervention Options (GACC) (1.9 MB) (Released on August 2, 2012)

The sector mapping of the cookstove sector in Vietnam  assessed five sector dimensions: Cookstove Industry, Macro-environment, Social Impact, Cookstove Consumers and Carbon Finance. The intervention options section includes suggestions for removing barriers that currently prevent the creation of a thriving market for clean cooking solutions.

The studies for Vietnam were prepared by Accenture Development Partnerships (ADP)  on behalf of the Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves (GACC).