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programme’s structure helped Mercy Corps and its partners to find the right coordination. Cecilia Ragazzi: “What I really appreciated [about the programme] was the fact that it is quite systematic. We have tackled the initial challenge in quite a formal way. And really
all the workshops that we’ve done together brought up more and more the different strengths that each organisation could bring to the project.”
Identifying enterprises
The four partners have already identified small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), created multifunctional energy platforms, and provided a platform to sell energy through.
In the long-term Mercy Corps is hoping
to scale the model of this project to other camps. Cecilia Ragazzi: “We propose a space in which SMEs, identified by our partners, can get together to produce products. This
Innovation steps towards impact
solution ensures sustainability as it creates functioning energy markets for refugees and host community members whilst guaranteeing inclusive interventions that can be accessed by all consumer segments.”
Sustainability through ownership
The idea is clear for Mercy Corps. Instead of just setting up a project, providing goods, and then pulling out, this new project should be sustainable in the sense that local stakeholders should take immediate ownership of the solutions from the onset, thereby ensuring
its longevity. Cecilia Ragazzi: “We want to have the necessary ecosystem in place. Our hope for ten years from now is that we are
not required to do these types of programmes anymore. We wish to see that communities can access cleaner energy products and services independently from us.”
Want
Private sector entry
How can we stimulate and de- risk the private sector entry into displacement settings such as the Bidibidi refugee settlement?
FInd
Tailored energy solutions
The three partners offer tailored energy solutions, such as multifunctional platforms but also products such as solar home systems, solar lanterns, and television sets but also training and acceleration programs for energy cooperatives, as well as payment solutions.
Get
Identifying enterprises
The partners have already identified small and medium- sized enterprises (SMEs), created multifunctional energy platforms, and provided a platform to sell energy through.
Scale
“We want to have the necessary ecosystem in place. Our hope for ten years from now is that we are not required to do these types
of programmes anymore. We wish to see that communities can access cleaner energy products and services independently from us.”
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