ASOFATE-CTDP

Mission
The mission of ASOFATE-CTDP is to bring alternative technology solutions to Rwanda, and the surrounding region, through innovation, adoption, transformation, and promotion.
Organization Type	Private Industry

Contact Information

Primary Contact	Mr. Jean Nepo Mutsinzi mutsinzi@yahoo.com	Secondary Contact	Ms. Umutesi Louaidah asofate@yahoo.com
Address	. Kigali, Rwanda, East, Bugesera 6781 Rwanda	Website
		Phone	+250 788 689868
		Fax
		Calling/Fax Instructions	+250-(0)788-689868

Our Focus

Primary Initiatives, Target Populations, and Scope of Work:

Target Areas:

1. Conducting research to fabricate the most energy saving stoves at affordable prices. ASOFATE-CTDP will become a key stove producer/seller in the region for the next five years.
2. Promoting solar technologies of all kinds for heating, lighting, and cooking. in this regard, ASOFATE has installed 240 solar panes and we count to install 100 other solar panels in Rwanda.

The target population for ASOFATE-CTDP is both rural and urban people, rich or poor.

Fuels/Technologies:

Biogas
Biomass
Coal
Hydroelectric
Kerosene
Liquid Petroleum Gas
Solar
Wind

Sectors of Experience:

Behavior Change
Carbon Finance
Education
Energy
Environment
Forestry
Renewable Energy
Rural Development
Small Business

Countries of Operation:

Rwanda

Our Experience And Interest In The Four PCIA Central Focus Areas

Social/Cultural barriers to using traditional fuels and stoves:

none

Market development for improved cooking technologies:

Cookstoves should be marketed as an income generator as well as an environmental protection technology. ASOFATE-CTDP is proud to be part of the environmental protection team.

Technology standardization for cooking, heating and ventilation:

Standardiztion of the technologies will help us to put all out efforts together having the same understanding and way forward.

Indoor air pollution exposure and health monitoring:

The staff at ASOFATE have experience in technology innovations and testing. They have been researching how to reduce emissions by improving stoves that are attractive and user friendly for the people.

Relevant Publications or Studies

None noted

Our Contribution to the Partnership

ASOFATE-CTDP will share experience with partners by exchanging ideas and designs.