The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Catalyzing Clean Energy In Bangladesh (CCEB) project, in cooperation with Sustainable and Renewable Energy Development Authority (SREDA) and The Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves (the Alliance), organised the Fourth Annual Market Facilitation Platform (MFP) for Improved Cookstoves (ICS) in Bangladesh at the SREDA Office, Dhaka. Held on Thursday, September 29, the MFP aimed to strengthen the foundation of a sustainable environment for market development in new improved cookstoves technologies in Bangladesh. The theme for this year- “Efforts Towards a Robust and Sustainable Market”- was designed to highlight issues such as innovation and sustainability in the ICS sector, and mitigating risks throughout the ICS supply chain. Nasrul Hamid MP, Honorable State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources, was present to encourage this initiative as the Chief Guest of the event. A senior energy advisor from USAID/Bangladesh, and SREDA Chairman Mr. Anwarul Islam ndc, also joined as Special Guests.


