About Us
About Us
Who We Are
The Ethiopian Clean Cooking Alliance (ECCA) is a multi-stakeholder platform that brings together government institutions, development partners, private sector companies, civil society organizations, and research institutions.
We work collectively to accelerate the adoption of clean cooking solutions across Ethiopia, addressing health, environmental, and economic challenges associated with traditional cooking practices.
Milestone
Our Mission & vision
Our Mission
To accelerate access to clean cooking solutions in Ethiopia by building sustainable markets, advancing appropriate technologies, and strengthening the enabling environment for widespread adoption of modern cooking practices.
Our Vision
A future where every Ethiopian household has access to clean, affordable, and culturally appropriate cooking solutions that improve health, protect the environment, and empower communities to thrive.
By 2030, we envision
01. Universal Access for Clean cooking
02. Thriving Markets for Sustainable business ecosystems
03. reduction in cooking-related health
03. forest conservation and emission reductions
Strategic Goals
Market Development
Build sustainable markets for clean cooking solutions across Ethiopia
Key Targets:
- Develop 200+ local entrepreneurs
- Establish 50+ distribution networks
- Create financing mechanisms for 100,000+ households
Technology Innovation
Advance clean cooking technologies suited to Ethiopian contexts
Key Targets:
- Support 20+ technology innovations
- Test and validate 10+ new solutions
- Establish 3+ manufacturing hubs
Policy Advocacy
Influence policies that support clean cooking adoption
Key Targets:
- Advocate for clean cooking standards
- Support import duty reductions
- Promote carbon credit mechanisms
Capacity Building
Strengthen ecosystem capacity for sustained clean cooking growth
Key Targets:
- Train 1,000+ technicians
- Build 50+ community organizations
- Develop monitoring systems
Our Core Values
Compassion
We are driven by empathy for communities affected by traditional cooking practices and their health, environmental, and economic impacts.
Sustainability
We promote solutions that protect the environment while ensuring long-term viability for communities and ecosystems.
Innovation
We embrace cutting-edge technologies and creative approaches to solve complex clean cooking challenges.
Strategic Goals
We believe in the power of partnerships and collective action to create lasting change across communities.
Integrity
We operate with transparency, accountability, and ethical practices in all our initiatives and partnerships.
Excellence
We strive for the highest standards in our programs, services, and impact measurement to maximize effectiveness.
Projects
Ethiopian Cookstove Technology Assessment
Biogas Potential Mapping for Ethiopia
Indoor Air Quality Impact Study
Solar Cooking Feasibility Analysis
Indoor Air Quality Impact Study
Ethiopian Cookstove Technology Assessment
Biogas Potential Mapping for Ethiopia
Solar Cooking Feasibility Analysis
Impact Stories
Discover how clean cooking solutions are transforming lives, communities, and the environment across Ethiopia through real stories of change and hope.
A Mother Gains Time and Health
Location: Oromia Region
Technology: Improved biomass cookstove
01
Turning Waste into Energy
Location: Hawassa
Technology: Household Biogas System
02
Empowering Women Clean
Location: Amhara Region
Technology: Ethanol Clean Cookstove
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