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Africa Clean Energy - Catalysing Africa's Solar Markets

Africa Clean Energy Catalysing Africa's Solar Markets Stakeholder Action Tt TETRA TECH International Development Ukaid from the British people 2 Recognition of the important role of both trade and non-trade distribution channels in reaching the last mile / under-served populations, and the various pros and cons of each vis-à-vis consumer trust, financing, and after-sales services: Area Led by Secondary Support Retail Penetration Supply chain & consumer financing Policy & regulatory reform Action Facilitate partnerships between solar companies, brand owners, and traders (distributors and retailers) to increase delivery of SAS products particularly in rural communities, as well as the inflow of quality products in the trade channel. Build out non-trade distribution options - such as MFIS, cooperatives and social groups - that have closer access to rural communities. They can be explored as partners / representatives / franchises for solar companies and brand owners Facilitate partnerships between investors, financiers, and MFIS to increase supply finance for traders and consumer finance for consumers in order to scale delivery and improve affordability Provide incentives, such as results-based financing, end-user subsidy, or tax waivers, to encourage solar companies, brand owners, and traders expand to rural and more vulnerable areas Improve digital payment solutions such as PAYG, for SAS products, and alternative consumer financing models Donor/Development Industry association Partners Industry association Donor/Development Partners Industry association Rural Electrification Agency, relevant federal and state government MDAs Central Bank of Nigeria, Rural Electrification Agency VeraSol, development partners, industry association Donor/Development partners; Industry Association Donor/Development partners, Industry association
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