DATABASE
Project
Technology provides rural access to energy, empowers Burkinabe women
Country
Burkina Faso
Issue
Solutions
Link
www.undp.org
Abstract
UNDP has helped to install 441 diesel-run generators mounted on a chassis to which a variety of processing equipment can be attached, including mills, alternators and battery chargers. By easing some of the women’s most difficult and time-consuming chores, such as fetching water, grinding and milling, the scheme has helped to free up a daily average of two to four hours for these women, which they have been able to spend on education, childcare, improving their health and generating additional sources of revenue.
Implementing Actor
UNDP (International agencies)