SSA E/Access

completed

IFC will provide high level strategic and implementation support to DFID in the following fourteen countries: Mozambique, Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Ghana, Sierra Leone, Somalia and Senegal, to develop the commercial market for solar off-grid lighting and energy products. The project consists of two components: (i) Quality assurance; and (ii) High-level strategic advisory. COMPONENT 1: QUALITY ASSURANCE The objective of this component is to create a foundation for the solar off-grid markets by (i) undertaking a revision of overall quality policy framework for solar home systems in-country including provision of technical support for the adoption of harmonized standards; and (ii) Development of in-country test laboratories. COMPONENT 2: HIGH-LEVEL STRATEGIC ADVISORY The objective of this component is to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the ACE program by sharing insights and best practice from the Lighting Africa/Global programs. This support falls under two (2) distinct areas: (i) Support DFID in the initial design phase; (ii) Strategic advisory role to DFID and its implementing partners over the lifetime of the ACE program.