1. Improving Supply of Appropriate Cookstove Technologies
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Improving Supply of Appropriate Cookstove Technologies
Challenges
Solutions
Product development
R & D
Market Research
Support through research institutions
Standard designs/materials, open source
Market Assessment Studies
Production
Economies of Scales
Efficient processes
Choice of materials
Clustered project interventions
Distribution Model & Costs
Marketing / User Training
Logistics
After Sale Service
Universal tax exemptions
Using existing distribution networks
Appropriate technologies
Catering to user needs / fuel mix
Consistent production quality
R & D on stoves for diverse fuels
Reoccurring random quality checks

2. Creating Demand for Improved Cookstoves
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Creating Demand for Improved Cookstoves
Challenges
Solutions
Awareness & Marketing
Health impact of Indoor Air Pollution
Benefits of improved cookstoves
Mass Media Campaigns with call center support
Celebrity Endorsement
Government-supported campaign on Indoor Air Pollution
Understanding consumers
Costly market research
Market segmentation
Government / donors to provide market information / data
Affordability
Low price expectations
Lack of end user financing options
Inconsistent subsidy support
Tapping carbon finance
Clear support from RBI and NABARD
Direct timely cash transfer to customers

3. Developing the Market Ecosystem
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Developing the Market Ecosystem
Challenges
Solutions
Policy & Support Schemes
Lack of comprehesive policy on ‚clean cooking‘
Lack of joined efforts & coordination between Government Agencies
Delay/bureaucracy in subsidies
VAT & duties
Lack of awareness on IAP
Development of ‘clean cooking’ policy / mission
Awareness raising / lobbying for high-level policy makers
Tax holiday & duty exemptions
Government-supported mass media campaigns
Standards & Certification
Lack of information
Limitation to lab testing
Quality & transparency of testing
Certification based on field performance & user feedback
Include standards for material quality
Financing
Financing for users and manufacturers
Access to Carbon Finance
Risk guarantees
Priority banking under RBI
Technical support for Carbon Finance

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