Improved cookstoves have shown to be effective in reducing household air pollution and improving health in research settings, but implementation of the stoves on a large scale has been challenging.
Our publication in npj | primary care respiratory medicine presents several key points that might foster successful implementation, including community-focused approaches, the creation of public awareness, usage information, the assurance of maintenance, the involvement of women and an appropriate business model.
You can read the publication here: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41533-019-0148-4