Research

Evaluation of improved wood stove and solar lighting in Dollo Ado refugee camp in Ethiopia

Assessing clean energy solutions in humanitarian settings

ERG evaluated the adoption of improved wood stoves (the 'Tikikil' wood stove) and solar lanterns distributed in the Dollo Ado refugee camps by the client. Households were surveyed (questionnaire based household surveys, focus groups, local stakeholder discussions) to evaluate the relevance and effectiveness of the project.

Client

World Vision Ethiopia

Year

2013

Duration

1 months

Location

Dollo Ado refugee camps, Ethiopia

Objectives

  • Evaluate adoption rates of improved stoves and solar lanterns
  • Assess relevance and effectiveness of interventions
  • Conduct household surveys and focus groups
  • Engage local stakeholders for feedback

Outcomes

  • Comprehensive adoption and impact evaluation
  • Household survey data on stove and lantern usage
  • Focus group insights on intervention effectiveness
  • Recommendations for humanitarian energy programs