Mapping successful cookstove distribution models: eight success factors to reach the last mile

Drawing on ten case studies in Africa, Asia and Latin America, an expert workshop and a literature review on the sector, this study outlines key lessons for the establishment of last mile distribution chains for clean cookstoves.

Based on these inputs, three operational models and a series of best practices to raise the awareness, acceptability, access and affordability of clean cookstoves, are identified for scale up and replication across a variety of contexts. These learnings and a map of the challenges ahead are presented to help guide further last mile dissemination efforts of cookstoves and similar products that offer life-enhancing opportunities for members of the bottom of the pyramid (BoP). The study was carried out by SNV, the Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves, and Practical Action Consulting.