Category of Support
Transaction Assistance » Market Research
Transaction Assistance » Technical Assistance
Donors
Global Off-Grid Lighting Association (GOGLA)
International Finance Corporation (IFC)
World Bank (WB)
Users
Private Sector
Description
Focused exclusively on off-grid solar. Supports market development by working with private companies to lower first-mover risk and mobilize private sector investment through market intelligence, quality assurance, business support services and consumer education. While IFC primarily supports manufacturers and distributors, they work with companies throughout the value chain
Locations
Burkina Faso
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Ethiopia
Kenya
Liberia
Mali
Nigeria
Rwanda
Senegal
South Sudan
Tanzania
Uganda
Grid Status
Off-Grid
Geography
Select countries in Asia and Sub Saharan Africa
Eligibility
One or more of client company's products must meet the Lighting Global Quality Standards, and the company must pass IFC's due diligence screening.
Point of Contact
Russell Sturm, Head rsturm@ifc.org