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Title Reducing Smoke - The Killer in the Kitchen Day / Time Friday, June 23rd / 08:30 - 10:30 Room MR14 Event Description This event takes the form of a debate on the role of subsidy to reduce the levels of indoor air pollution worldwide for those living in poverty. Smoke from kitchen fires leads to more than 1.5 million premature deaths each year and 2.7% of all disease. A global analysis by WHO shows investment in clean fuels and improved technologies is highly cost-effective. Should these funds ever be used to reduce the price of technologies, directly, so more people can access them? Two speakers will debate the role of direct subsidy, complemented by a case study from Sudan and one from Nepal. Voting will be preceded by a question/answer session. Issues and findings summed up by the Chair. Session Language English Speakers (information as provided by host organization) Professor Michael Brauer, University of British Columbia (Chair) Don O'Neal, HELPS International Keith Openshaw - Energy Consultant   Contact Need more information about this event? Please fill the contact form Related Documents (in English and / or French) Host Organization Practical Action Host Organization Description Practical Action is a people-focused international development agency working in Africa, Asia and Latin America. Building on local knowledge and skills, our approach seeks to use technology to improve the quality of life for those living in poverty. Working in partnership with communities, Practical Action is participative, locally relevant and environmentally sensitive. Through our work, we demonstrate alternatives, share knowledge and influence change. Website (Organizer and partners) www.practicalaction.org

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