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…ries. Like almost all industries, however, the OGS sector has also been badly hit by COVID-19. The first half of 2020 saw sales of off-grid solar lighting products fall to 3 million compared to 4.1 million in the first half of 2019[1]. Sales of most off-grid solar appliance types also saw decreases. The market also saw a drop in equity financing and the continued concentration of funds into a small number of players. Yet despite this, total invest…
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…rovided tools and recommendations for how your PAYGo business can immediately apply these lessons learned. Daniel Waldron, Financial Sector Specialist at CGAP, provided additional insights on credit risk management for the off-grid solar sector. The discussion focuses on anticipating stresses on your business, and the actions you can take to mitigate risks to the lifeblood that is liquidity. To see our full list of COVID-19 Resources, click here….
…saw a peak global average of more than 200,000 new infections confirmed daily. And as we anxiously wait for treatments, cures, or vaccines to bring relief — measures to contain the virus are the best response we have. In order to do so, says Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization, “all countries should be able to test all suspected cases. They cannot fight this pandemic blindfolded; they should know where…
…ed a key role in developing an off-grid energy market that is second globally only to India. The country has gone a step further by recognizing solar-home-kit providers as essential services providers during the COVID-19 outbreak. A number of governments in Nigeria also took the proactive step of recognizing providers of these kits as businesses providing essential services. Business people need to ensure that they produce or market only those pro…
…tage in COVID-19 Fight, Powering Africa’s Recovery All Africa guest column COVID-19 is causing unprecedented disruptions around the world, with healthcare systems struggling and billions of people relying on electricity while confined to their homes. The pandemic is now spreading across Africa, home to the majority of those who live without electricity. The World Bank and SEforALL discuss how COVID-19 is affecting Africa’s energy landscape and wha…