Scaling up bioethanol for clean cooking in Tanzania: Lessons from UNIDO and KOKO Networks for Sustainable Adoption

Explores the scalability of bioethanol as a clean cooking fuel in Tanzania.

From:
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Published
23 December 2025
Country:
Tanzania
Document Type:
Briefing
Theme:
Climate and Environment
First published:
11 April 2025
Authors:
Osiolo, H.H.

Abstract

This study explores the scalability of bioethanol as a clean cooking fuel in Tanzania, with a focus on the UNIDO Bioethanol and Clean Cooking Programme, while drawing comparisons with KOKO Networks’ expansion in Kenya. It evaluates the feasibility of large-scale bioethanol adoption within Tanzania’s socio-economic and cultural landscape, identifies key barriers and enablers, examines the role of multi-stakeholder coordination, and contrasts the scale-up strategies of UNIDO and KOKO Networks.

This research is part of the Modern Energy Cooking Services (MECS) programme.

Citation

Osiolo HH. ‘Scaling up bioethanol for clean cooking in Tanzania: Lessons from UNIDO and KOKO Networks for Sustainable Adoption’ MECS, 2025

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