Dynamics of household cooking fuel choices in Cameroon: A comprehensive analysis of the transition from biomass to LPG
This study investigates the factors influencing the choice of cooking fuels in Cameroon, analyzing trends over two distinct periods (2007–2014 and 2014–2021). Using data from the Cameroonian Household Living Standards Survey and employing the Additive Random Utility Model, the study explores the det...
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| author | Flavian Emmanuel Sapnken Théodore Patrice Nna Nna Marcel Rodrigue Ewodo-Amougou Jean Marie Stevy Sama Jean Gaston Tamba |
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| description | This study investigates the factors influencing the choice of cooking fuels in Cameroon, analyzing trends over two distinct periods (2007–2014 and 2014–2021). Using data from the Cameroonian Household Living Standards Survey and employing the Additive Random Utility Model, the study explores the determinants of household fuel selection, focusing on income, education, household size, and urban/rural demographics. The findings reveal a significant transition from traditional biomass fuels to modern energy sources, particularly liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), driven by government incentives and growing awareness of health and environmental issues. Despite this shift, biomass remains the dominant source of energy, with 76.4 % of households still relying on it for cooking in 2021. Policy recommendations include strengthening poverty alleviation programs, promoting educational campaigns on the health and environmental impacts of biomass, and ensuring the sustainability of LPG adoption through improved supply chains and targeted subsidy mechanisms. This research offers important insights for policymakers in Cameroon and similar contexts in Sub-Saharan Africa, contributing to the literature on household energy choices and energy transitions. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-51a61a782a444a2684d90bc6b79c1b3b2025-06-28T05:30:03ZengElsevierEnergy Strategy Reviews2211-467X2025-07-0160101788Dynamics of household cooking fuel choices in Cameroon: A comprehensive analysis of the transition from biomass to LPGFlavian Emmanuel Sapnken0Théodore Patrice Nna Nna1Marcel Rodrigue Ewodo-Amougou2Jean Marie Stevy Sama3Jean Gaston Tamba4Laboratory of Technologies and Applied Science, PO Box 8698, IUT Douala, Douala, Cameroon; Higher Institute of Transport, Logistics and Commerce, PO Box 22, University of Ebolowa, Ambam, Cameroon; Energy Insight-Tomorrow Today, PO Box 2043, Douala, Cameroon; Corresponding author. Laboratory of Technologies and Applied Science, PO Box 8698, IUT Douala, Douala, Cameroon.Laboratory of Technologies and Applied Science, PO Box 8698, IUT Douala, Douala, CameroonHigher Institute of Transport, Logistics and Commerce, PO Box 22, University of Ebolowa, Ambam, Cameroon; Laboratory of Energy, Materials, Modelling and Methods, Higher National Polytechnic School, University of Douala, PO Box 2701, Douala, CameroonHigher Institute of Transport, Logistics and Commerce, PO Box 22, University of Ebolowa, Ambam, Cameroon; Laboratory of Energy, Materials, Modelling and Methods, Higher National Polytechnic School, University of Douala, PO Box 2701, Douala, CameroonLaboratory of Technologies and Applied Science, PO Box 8698, IUT Douala, Douala, Cameroon; Higher Institute of Transport, Logistics and Commerce, PO Box 22, University of Ebolowa, Ambam, Cameroon; Energy Insight-Tomorrow Today, PO Box 2043, Douala, CameroonThis study investigates the factors influencing the choice of cooking fuels in Cameroon, analyzing trends over two distinct periods (2007–2014 and 2014–2021). Using data from the Cameroonian Household Living Standards Survey and employing the Additive Random Utility Model, the study explores the determinants of household fuel selection, focusing on income, education, household size, and urban/rural demographics. The findings reveal a significant transition from traditional biomass fuels to modern energy sources, particularly liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), driven by government incentives and growing awareness of health and environmental issues. Despite this shift, biomass remains the dominant source of energy, with 76.4 % of households still relying on it for cooking in 2021. Policy recommendations include strengthening poverty alleviation programs, promoting educational campaigns on the health and environmental impacts of biomass, and ensuring the sustainability of LPG adoption through improved supply chains and targeted subsidy mechanisms. This research offers important insights for policymakers in Cameroon and similar contexts in Sub-Saharan Africa, contributing to the literature on household energy choices and energy transitions.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2211467X25001518Cooking fuelsHouseholdsEnergy transitionAdditive random utility modelCameroon |
| spellingShingle | Flavian Emmanuel Sapnken Théodore Patrice Nna Nna Marcel Rodrigue Ewodo-Amougou Jean Marie Stevy Sama Jean Gaston Tamba Dynamics of household cooking fuel choices in Cameroon: A comprehensive analysis of the transition from biomass to LPG Energy Strategy Reviews Cooking fuels Households Energy transition Additive random utility model Cameroon |
| title | Dynamics of household cooking fuel choices in Cameroon: A comprehensive analysis of the transition from biomass to LPG |
| title_full | Dynamics of household cooking fuel choices in Cameroon: A comprehensive analysis of the transition from biomass to LPG |
| title_fullStr | Dynamics of household cooking fuel choices in Cameroon: A comprehensive analysis of the transition from biomass to LPG |
| title_full_unstemmed | Dynamics of household cooking fuel choices in Cameroon: A comprehensive analysis of the transition from biomass to LPG |
| title_short | Dynamics of household cooking fuel choices in Cameroon: A comprehensive analysis of the transition from biomass to LPG |
| title_sort | dynamics of household cooking fuel choices in cameroon a comprehensive analysis of the transition from biomass to lpg |
| topic | Cooking fuels Households Energy transition Additive random utility model Cameroon |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2211467X25001518 |
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