The objectives of the project are to: a) improve policy and institutional framework of the renewable energy and energy efficiency sub-sectors; and b) increase private sector participation in the renewable energy sector.

One of the five project component aiming at efficient utilization of biomass resources through increasing the efficiency in the charcoal value chain by promoting more efficient stoves and charcoal production methods (budget USD1.4 million). Other components include strengthening of renewable energy policy, strategy and management; development of micro hydropower; market development for solar water heaters; and development of energy efficiency strategy.