Projects
This map includes examples of productive use promotion projects and programmes implemented by different organisations. If you know a good project that should appear here, please let us know.

Project name | Energy SME Support Programme (ESME) |
Country/region | Senegal |
Duration | 2009-2014 |
Short Description | The ESME programme supported businesses involved in productive use applications for energy. The focus in Senegal was on supporting rural businesses to enhance their productivity and economic activity through the improved provision of energy and investment in productive equipment. GVEP worked with three dairies, a poultry farm, several agri-processing businesses and two tourist camps. All activities focused on creating solid business plans and training on business management. Although the businesses were already established many were facing significant barriers concerning raising capital and securing loans. GVEP provided the following technical assistance to low-income businesses and communities:
The Training from GVEP provided entrepreneurs with technical expertise, market knowledge and customer care skills. In addition GVEP facilitated access to micro-finance loans and trained sixty entrepreneurs in repair and maintenance, so that technical issues and damaged equipment (often caused by transportation or heavy rain) could be fixed quickly and at affordable prices. |
Implemented by | GVEP International |
Funded by | The Government of Russia through the World Bank |
Further Information | http://www.gvepinternational.org/ |
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