PROJECT

Projects

Summary of Advisory Services Project Information

Project Number

555905

Primary Business Area

Other

Disclosure Date

May 25, 2009

Country

Kenya

Region

Africa

IFC Approval Date

May 15, 2007

Status

Completed

Estimated Total Budget

$2,765,000.00
(Project budget includes all project-funded activities)

Last Updated Date

Nov 30, 2016

Project Estimated Start Date

May 1, 2007

Project Description

The project encourages African and international lighting companies to provide modern, affordable off-grid lighting products that can compete commercially against and displace traditional lighting technology (kerosene, paraffin, candles, firewood), currently the only option for a large number of households and small businesses in Kenya. The objective is to create a private sector-based, self-sustaining market for lighting products that will directly benefit very low-income households and small businesses, and reduce harm to the environment.