Measuring changes in household air pollution from improved cookstove (Mirt and Efoy models) adoption in Kamba and Kucha Districts of Gamo Zone, Southern Ethiopia

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PROJECT SUMMARY

Project name

Measuring changes in household air pollution from improved cookstove (Mirt and Efoy models) adoption in Kamba and Kucha Districts of Gamo Zone, Southern Ethiopia

Project short name

HAP-ICS

Project phase

I

Partner(s)/ country(ies)

Vita, Ethiopia

Project ID

Res/CNCS/077/26

Project type

Research

Project implementation location

Dr. Awoke Guadie

Target communities

Kamba and Kucha Districts in South Ethiopia

AMU-Project Coordinator

Households that adopt improved cookstoves (Mert and Efoy)

Project Manager

Dr. Awoke Guadie

Partner-Coordinator

Vita

AMU-Principal

Dr. Awoke Guadie

Total budget (Birr)

400,000

Project Period

Start date: 11/26/2025 |   End date: 6/30/2026

Project Reporting

Financial: Phase by phase        |    Progress: Quarterly

Project finance management office

College/institute finance & budget admin

Contact person

Dr. Awoke Guadie (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Household air pollution (HAP) arising from traditional cooking practices remains one of the most critical public health concerns in low-income settings. HAP particularly the concentrations of fine PM₂.₅ and CO frequently exceed WHO indoor air quality thresholds by more than tenfold. This study aims to measure changes in HAP from improved cookstove (ICS) (Mirt and Efoy models) adoption in Kamba and Kucha Districts of Gamo Zone, Southern Ethiopia.