Muchawaya Davidzo

Mission

Davidzo is an energy consultant, currently researching on knowledge, attitude, behaviour and practices on indoor air pollution in Zimbabwe and Southern Africa at large. Of particular interest to Davidzo is the relationship between energy and the achievement of MDGs. She is also interested in championing pragmatic grassroot based, indoor air pollution solutions in developing countries.

Organization Type Independent Consultant

Contact Information

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Primary Initiatives, Target Populations, and Scope of Work:

Currently I am doing indoor air pollution researches in rural and urban Zimbabwe, the results of which will be published in various journals. I however intend to extend my research to the whole of Southern Africa.

Fuels/Technologies: Biogas
Biomass
Hydroelectric
Kerosene
Liquid Petroleum Gas
Solar
Sectors of Experience: Behavior Change
Energy
Environment
Gender
Health
Renewable Energy
Rural Development
Water

Our Experience And Interest In The Four PCIA Central Focus Areas

Social/Cultural barriers to using traditional fuels and stoves:

The major barrier to using stoves in the areas is cost. Many people, in as much as they want to use environmentally and energy efficient stoves, cannot do so because the current cost of stoves are prohibitive.


Market development for improved cooking technologies:

There is needs to be more research in this area to develop acceptable and affordable cooking technologies.


Technology standardization for cooking, heating and ventilation:

None noted


Indoor air pollution exposure and health monitoring:

Indoor air pollution is indeed a public health problem in Zimbabwe however the affected population is not well informed about indoor air pollution, thus exacerbating the problem.

Relevant Publications or Studies

None noted

Our Contribution to the Partnership

Information sharing and networking with other partners through workshops and research collaborations.