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…as safety net or anti-corruption reforms) Creates a favorable investment climate to catalyze the provision of private capital Facilitates access to financial markets often at more favorable terms than members…
GOGLA REPORT: The Economic Impact of Off-Grid Solar
…of GOGLA said: “The net economic and social benefits off-grid solar are a huge opportunity for national governments of the developing world. We call on policy makers, treasury and energy…
New Report: βThe Market Opportunity for Productive Use Leveraging Solar Energy (PULSE) in Sub-Saharan Africa.β
…increased productivity and reductions in post-harvest losses. Increase farm productivity: Most land in SSA is tilled, ploughed, and weeded by human hands (65%) or animal power (25%). The use of…
Distribution of Quality Tested Products Ramps Up and Out
In August of 2010, only 30 retail outlets in Kenya were selling products that passed Lighting Africa’s quality test and 95% of the vendors were electrical shops. However, entrepreneurs were…
Pay-As-You-Go (PAYGo)
…of this work centers on carving out the retail / branch level unit as the last link in the value chain (unit level P&L), and performing economic analysis that considers…
Lighting Africa/Tanzania leads the way in Pico PV standards awareness
…development partners supporting the energy sector, Tanzania Renewable Energy Association, (TAREA), importers, distributors and retailers of Pico PV/SHS kits products in Tanzania. See link for more information: STANDARDS News papers_CUTS…
EcoMoto: Turning on the Lights in Kenya in Under 48-Hours
…they are through their Equitel lines or the EazzyBanking App, all from Equity Bank. Equitel is the mobile phone network owned and operated by the Equity Bank Group. Each Equity…
New Report | Off-grid solar expected to electrify 624 million people by 2030 but βgame changersβ are needed to achieve universal access goals
…expected to grow by 5% annually and receive $7.8 billion in investment However, the projected access scenario is dependent on continued industry support via interventions such as positive fiscal policy,…
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…client services, product quality assurance, knowledge management and crosscutting support to link country programs and leverage the World Bank collaboratively. We also work through partnerships with the industry association coupled…