Challenges connected with the energy choice and transition in bakeries of Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire

Abstract Background The great dependence on fuelwood due to demographic factors, logging, agricultural expansion and the repercussions of political instability, is presented for Côte d'Ivoire, as a contributor forest degradation deforestation. Faced with this situation, country has been trying many years, through promotion alternative energy sources firewood, put in place policy protect environment. However, findings from urban bakery industry question social logic behind choice used. considered one main contributors erosion country's its propensity use firewood cooking. Despite recommendation Ivorian government butane “clean” energies, still most used source Abidjan. Against background, determinants continued those bakeries should be critically assessed. Methods study relied qualitative approach using semi-structured interviews direct observation data collection. Interviews were conducted state non-state actors selected "snowball" sampling method. Data collected subject thematic content analysis. Results transition sub-sector Abidjan hampered by plurality lack clarity management. It led higher consumption other production bread. Conclusion Three elements shape adoption clean energies These are politics government, bilateral multilateral partners, immediate pressure linked wood resources availability infrastructure.