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