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Implementation

Experience throughout the world have shown that subsidy and self-help based approaches for wide spread dissemination of improved cook stoves have not led to a sustainable integration of stoves into the market. Only a commercial approach where all costs of production and selling including a benefit are covered will ensure this (see introduction of Jico stove in Eastern Africa and various metal stoves in West Africa). Financial support from the public sector (governments and donors) might have to come in to support market introduction such as product development, awareness and marketing campaigns. Respective guidelines and training manual are presented.