Energy for Cooking in Developing Countries

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Publication Type:

Journal Article

Authors:

International Energy, Agency

Source:

SourceOECD Energy, Volume 2006, p.724-774 (2006)

URL:

http://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/oecd/1608019x/2006/00002006/00000023/6106231ec016

Abstract:

In developing countries, especially in rural areas, 2.5 billion people rely on biomass, such as fuelwood, charcoal, agricultural waste and animal dung, to meet their energy needs for cooking. In many countries, these resources account for over 90% of household energy consumption.

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