PROJECT

Projects

Summary of Advisory Services Project Information

Project Number

599894

Primary Business Area

Cross-Industry Advisory Services

Disclosure Date

Nov 10, 2014

Country

Bangladesh

Region

South Asia

IFC Approval Date

Jul 8, 2014

Status

Completed

Estimated Total Budget

$1,445,000.00
(Project budget includes all project-funded activities)

Last Updated Date

Jul 2, 2019

Project Estimated End Date

Jun 30, 2017

Project Description

The aim of the Lighting Asia Bangladesh project is to develop the market for solar lanterns in Bangladesh. The Project will be implemented in accordance with, and affiliated with, IFCs Lighting Global Program. This project will involve working closely with Lighting Global Associates Clients to help them scale up their operations by creating consumer demand for high quality products and establishing suitable last mile distribution networks. This will be complemented by cross cutting market barrier removal activities mainly around quality assurance and policy advocacy.

Development Results

E&S Risks / Impacts and Mitigation