We are a new NGO and we aim to do some work in the Democratic Republic of Congo. We are looking for funders and parterns to develop our network in this sector. Some of our work will be in energy and rural development. We will also focus on small hydro power in rural areas. We will be doing research on household energy use in DR Congo.
Contact Information
Most of our research will be based in provinces with populations ranging from 5000 to 10,000 people.
Our Experience And Interest In The Four PCIA Central Focus Areas
This depends on the people of DR Congo, most of the people are using charcoal for cooking especially in urban areas.
There is a market for improving cooking technology but there are other problems which have hampered its development in DR Congo. Earning money to feed families is a priority. Currently, there is not much innovation in cooking technology.
In DR Congo many people in urban areas are using modern technology for cooking and heating. In rural areas most of the people use biomass for heating and cooking.
Plan to address indoor air pollution in households and ways to reduce exposure.
Relevant Publications or Studies
- Dissemination of Solar Water Heating System in South Africa: Policy Perspective, Vol 14, August 2003. Journal of Energy in Southern Africa.
Our Contribution to the Partnership
As energy experts we would like to discuss with PCIA Partners about our experience in DR Congo concerning energy use. Some workshops will be organized and papers published. EDA currently has five experts in the fields of: energy studies; electrical engineering; sociology; civil engineering; and developmental studies.
