Knowledge
Choosing a cooking solution that fits your needs
Look beyond the stove: consider fuel, use, maintenance and the whole cooking task.
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TANZANIA · BIOMASS · CLEAN COOKING
Turning biomass into opportunityCleaner cooking. Stronger communities.
Connecting producers, innovators and communities to advance sustainable briquettes, biomass and improved cookstoves across Tanzania.
OUR MEMBERSHIP COMMUNITY
One platform. A shared purpose.Let’s build the future together.
Join a community of producers, entrepreneurs and institutions committed to sustainable cooking solutions.
From waste to energy. Empowering communities.
Illustrative image2026Year established
03Membership categories
05Standing committees
TanzaniaMainland area of operation
INFORMATION & INSIGHT
All updates News & knowledge
Knowledge
Biomass briquettes: from residues to useful energy
Learn the questions to ask about feedstock, quality and responsible use.
Read moreOUR FOCUS
Explore all areas Advancing a sustainable cooking sector
Sustainable biomass & briquettes
Supporting responsible production and use of biomass briquettes.
Learn moreImproved cookstoves & access
Advancing cooking solutions that work for households, institutions and businesses.
Learn morePolicy, standards & representation
A shared industry voice for a supportive and responsible market.
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FROM WASTE TO ENERGY
ONE ASSOCIATION. A SHARED AMBITION.Connecting people.
Connecting people.
Creating opportunity.
TABICA brings together individuals, organisations and businesses to develop a sustainable market for biomass briquettes, improved cookstoves and clean cooking solutions in Tanzania.
- A collective voice for our members
- Knowledge, skills and collaboration
- Environmental stewardship and inclusion
TAKE PART
Membership guide Your path to membership
01
Apply
Create an account and tell us about your work.
02
Secretariat review
The team reviews your eligibility and application.
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Board decision
The Board considers the application for admission.
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Participate
Connect, learn and contribute as an approved member.
TAKE THE NEXT STEP
Find your place in the clean cooking transition
Practical information to help you apply, participate and work with TABICA.
Become a member
Prepare your application, understand admission and follow your progress.
Explore the guideGrow your participation
Explore how producers, distributors and innovators can contribute to the sector.
Explore the guideWork with TABICA
Bring a clear proposal for research, skills, awareness or collaboration.
Explore the guidePRACTICAL KNOWLEDGE
Browse all resourcesResources for your next step
Prepare, participate and share what you learn.
Simple records for a stronger enterprise
Organise production, customer feedback and learning before seeking support or collaboration.
Read the guideContribute research and practical knowledge
Help turn a useful question or documented experience into a resource for the sector.
Read the guidePlanning a useful community learning session
Bring people into the conversation with clear aims, accessible arrangements and space for feedback.
Read the guidePEOPLE. PURPOSE. PROGRESS.
Meet our peopleThe people behind our mission
A community of expertise, connected by a shared commitment to clean cooking.
Founding membersSecretariat & staff
Stanley J. Urassa
Board Secretary
Executive Director
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Annet Mutembei
Board Member
Administrative Secretary
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Khadija O. Kayanda
Board Vice-Chairperson
Project Coordinator & PR
TABICAView profileSECTOR CONNECTIONS
Useful sector resources
Independent institutions and sources of sector information.