Opportunities for Distributors
Lighting Africa, a joint World Bank and IFC program, seeks to accelerate the development of markets for modern low cost off-grid lighting products in Kenya and 10 other African countries.
The
goal is to mobilize and provide support to the private sector to supply
quality, affordable and safe lighting to the people living in areas that are
not connected to the electricity grid.
Affordable off-grid lighting products have the potential to transform the lives of many Kenyans. People living in rural and peri-urban areas stand to benefit the most from these innovative products, including lanterns and torches using renewable energies.
A growing number of manufacturers of good quality and affordable off-grid lighting products have expressed interest in partnering with local distributors.
Lighting
Africa is seeking to link up local distributors interested in distributing
off-grid lighting products with these local and international manufacturers.
Interested
national and regional distributors should meet the following criteria:
- Have an
effective distribution network in key towns or counties, either directly
or indirectly through reputable partners.
- Have a good
working relationship with key retail channels country-wide.
- Have an
established sales and marketing team capable of contributing to the steady
growth of the company.
- Have a good
marketing and sales structure that can integrate an additional small-sized
service and maintenance unit.
- Be financially
sound.
Interested
organizations meeting the above criteria should send their company profile with
an overview
of the range of products and brands distributed, as well as an indication of their distribution network and delivery model.
of the range of products and brands distributed, as well as an indication of their distribution network and delivery model.
The
company profile should additionally provide a short summary of the organization
strengths.
Only short-listed distributors will be contacted.
Company profiles should be submitted not later than 28th May, 2013 at the following address:
vogega@ifc.org
International Finance Corporation, IFC - Lighting Africa Program
CBA Building, 4th Floor
Upper Hill, Mara/Ragati Road
P.O. Box 30577 - 00100 - Nairobi, Kenya
For more details on the Lighting Africa program visit: www.lightingafrica.org
