13h45 to 15h15 – The Tavern Room

Distribution models

A handful of distribution companies like Umeme in Uganda have shown how discos can draw in international and local finance to provide sustainable services.

• Nigeria’s disco privatisation excited investors but has proved a huge challenge. What should be done to make discos a more attractive asset.
• Making national discos into profitable services companies.
• Mini-grid development, their regulation and pricing.
• Financing the ‘last mile’ and reducing network losses.

15h15 Coffee