Planning for biomass is therefore critical for the social economic development of Uganda. Biomass is used in all sectors of the economy, and more importantly, close to 100% of rural households and 98% of urban households use biomass energy for cooking.

The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development (MEMD) with support from UNDP thus saw it fit to launch the Biomass Energy Strategy for Uganda (BEST).This is in line with development strategy as stated in the Vision 2040, “A Transformed Ugandan Society from a Peasant to a Modern and Prosperous Country within 30 years.”