Publication - Knowledge Brief: Electricity as a Clean Cooking Alternative for Institutions in Humanitarian Settings
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Title
Knowledge Brief: Electricity as a Clean Cooking Alternative for Institutions in Humanitarian Settings
Publisher
Global Platform for Action (GPA)
Author
Carine Buma, Iwona Bisaga
Published in
May 2025
Abstract
New Knowledge Brief: Can Electricity Replace Firewood in Humanitarian Institutions?
This new Knowledge Brief explores how electric cooking (e-cooking), powered by solar and efficient appliances like electric pressure cookers, can provide a cleaner, safer, and more sustainable alternative in humanitarian settings.
Based on case studies from Kenya, Uganda, Burkina Faso, and Bangladesh, the brief highlights:
- Up to 80% reduction in firewood use and 83% LPG savings
- Improved air quality and working conditions for cooks (mostly women)
- Shorter cooking times and reduced burdens on parents and students
- Long-term fuel cost savings despite high upfront costs
But challenges remain, from power reliability and system design to financing, infrastructure, and user training. The shift to e-cooking requires context-specific solutions, strong collaboration, and sustained investment.
Read the full brief to explore how e-cooking can unlock healthier, more efficient kitchens for some of the world’s most vulnerable communities.URL
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