This policy brief presents key insights from a recent study proposing a strategic redesign of Rwanda’s Clean Cooking Results-Based Financing (CC-RBF) scheme. The brief explores how the CC-RBF could be enhanced to accelerate the country’s transition from traditional firewood use to cleaner, more sustainable cooking technologies.
The proposed redesign is not a finalized policy but a set of evidence-based recommendations aimed at addressing pressing environmental and social challenges. These include reducing deforestation, protecting biodiversity, improving public health, and promoting social equity—particularly for women and children who are most affected by traditional cooking practices.
The brief suggests scaling up access to clean cookstoves, targeting implementation in biodiversity and deforestation hotspots, and integrating sustainable fuel alternatives such as LPG and biomass briquettes. It also emphasizes the importance of robust monitoring systems, public awareness campaigns, and support for local innovation.
Aligned with Rwanda’s Vision 2050 and its climate commitments, these proposals provide a roadmap for a more inclusive and resilient transition to clean cooking. The accompanying policy brief outlines three potential pathways for implementation, offering a foundation for informed dialogue and future action.
