Under the ICS programme IDEA disseminated the Anagi cookstove on a large scale in the commercialisation phase initiated in 1991 by the Integrated Development Association (IDEA) with technical assistance the ITDG and funding the ODA. The stove is designed to cater for the cooking needs of an average family of 6 people.

The ICS program in Srilanka has facilitated commercial production and marketing of an estimated two million  Anagi stoves since 1991. Now, about 300000 stoves are annually produced by 120 rural potters trained by IDEA scattered in 14 districts of the country. Today  Anagi ICS is one of the most widespread pottery items in village grocery stores.The idea that is new in the Srilanka ICS programme is complete commercialization of a programme that in many countries is disseminated with the help of subsidies, promotion and awareness programmes.

Households benefit in the form of saving in cooking time and fuel. Research shows increase in asset acquisition after switching to the new stove.

The project is funded by DFID (earlier ODA). The Srilanka ICS is a part of the ARECOP network. It therefore benefits the linkages provided through ARECOP.As a network ARECOP has made significant contribution toward establishing effective cooperation diverse stakeholders in addressing improved cookstove and related energy issues. The Network serves as a bridge for exchanges of information, skills, expertise and resources among sectors as diverse as government institutions, NGO, academic and research institutions, community based organizations, international agencies and private institutions. There exists now a broad network of cooperation among agencies working in sectors as diverse as rural energy, gender, forestry, health, etc, that have integrated improve cookstove activities as a component of their activities.The project is an excellent example of a replicable model and can serve as an example to government, companies and international organizations. This initiative has also involved academic institutions in research and impact assessment studies.

The quantified impact of the project -Households financial benefit is about Rs 60/month. They can pay back cost of stove in a period of 2 months; Women s time saved is about 2 hrs/day. Improvement in household financial status has been observed after switching to the Anagi stove.Producers of the stove - Each production unit has an average turnover of Rs 65000. It employs 1 potter and 3 unskilled persons. Average sales turnover is around Rs 55000.In a study done by the Center of Environmental strategy, University of Surrey, it is estimated that considering 4 scenarios, the Anagi Stove has the potential to reduce CO2 emissions within a range of 111 kg/ CO2/capita/year to 266 CO2/capita/year. (Initial Evaluation of CDM type projects in Developing Countries. Dr K.G. Begg et al. Center for Environmental Strategy, University of Surrey)

The product is highly sustainable as it is now a commercial product that is locally produced and has been mainstreamed effectively. The other advantages of the product have been given above.

The project derives considerable leverage its membership of ARECOP. This is particularly true of the ICS programmes in other countries. Sharing of experiences and learning between programmes has helped in leveraging use of the ICS technology and dissemination experience.