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Solar Development Group
[top] [end]Funder profile[top] [end]Origin of fundsWorld Bank Group & US Charitable Foundations[top] [end]Goals / aimsThe Solar Development Group's (SDG) key objectives are: increasing scale, lowering transactions and financing costs for renewable-based off grid[top] [end]Main form of supportDevelopment of strategies to overcome market barriers to providing electric power in non-electrified regions of developing countries; (ii) community-focused market awareness and education programs; (iii) market research and assessment of the most suitable markets and product mixes; (iv) assistance in business plan development and implementation; (v) assistance in product definition; (vi) support in development of consumer financing models and assistance in their implementation; (vii) management training for entrepreneurs and key staff; (vii) technician training to build local capacity; (x) assistance in structuring and presenting companies to investors; (xi) training in financial and operational management; (xii) other business development support and technical assistance, including post-financing support.[top] [end]Typical budget size$500,000[top] [end]Support typeInvesting in and providing business development services to suitable businesses, especially small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs).[top] [end]Countries of operationCentral America, South America, Africa and South and Southeast Asia[top] [end]Main target groupsExisting businesses and encouraging new entrants. The grant is normally given to an institution with a record of achievement in the programme area and financial probity[top] [end]Contact detailsThe Energy Unit Energy, Mining and Telecommunications Department The World Bank 1818 H Street, N.W. Washington, DC 29433 U.S.A.Karl Jechoutek Division Chief Tel: +1 202 458 2872 Fax: +1 202 477 0542 Kjechoutek@... [top] [end]SourcesThis profile, based on initial information contributed by Eco Ltd, was updated within the framework of the Sparknet project supported by the European Commission's Fifth Framework Programme.Click here for the full list of donor, organisation, and project profiles from Sparknet. | |
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