Dear Friends
This resonates with me very well: Ranyee Chiang "Certainly from the Global Alliance's point of view, both types of efforts are important and require different types of tailored support. It would be useful to hear some discussion about the specifics of the tailored support that is needed in each case. And overall, I think that a discussion focused "and" not "versus" would be quite interesting." There is usually too much separation, at least mentally, between the concepts of local v.s. imported (either to the country or the region). No one truly makes 100% of a stove 'locally'. Even the Improved Kenyan Jiko (IKJ) often has a ceramic component from another province, or a selection available at different prices at the same fabricator. Moving some of the production to another place can create jobs near the 'last mile' and also improve the reliability of performance. Bulky stoves can be 'expanded' near the vending point. Assemblers do not have to know everything about each production process for all parts, just the ones they have to deal with. Technology transfer can be organic and limited by local capacity or interest or financial risk. There will be many final solutions. Regards Crispin
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