Powering Change: The Private Sector’s Role in Tanzania’s Clean Cooking Future

Across Tanzania, the shift toward clean cooking is gaining momentum and the private sector is becoming a key driver of that change.

From LPG suppliers and electric cooking innovators to financing institutions and energy service companies, businesses are helping make clean cooking solutions more accessible, affordable, and scalable. As demand grows from schools, hospitals, and households, private companies have an opportunity not only to grow new markets, but also to support national goals around health, environmental protection, and sustainable energy.

However, scaling clean cooking through the private sector requires the right environment. Access to financing, supportive policies, clear standards, and strong public-private partnerships are essential to reduce risk and encourage investment.

The opportunity is significant. With the right collaboration between government, development partners, and businesses, Tanzania can accelerate adoption of clean cooking technologies while creating jobs, strengthening local industries, and improving quality of life for millions. Read the full policy paper here.