Power Africa Toolbox Filter

Primarily aimed at bringing USG staff and external project developers and implementers up-to-speed on significant developments in the cookstove sector in recent years. The goal is to showcase, through accurate and up-to-date information and links, the manner in which cookstove projects can achieve impacts across a range of sectors, from forestry, energy and environment to livelihoods and income generation, not to mention health, school feeding, and women’s empowerment. The toolkit provides an overview of how the cookstove sector is evolving, best practices and key challenges.

Allows investors to quickly search databases for credible deals or co-investors that match their investment needs, Convergence will broaden investors’ networks and simplify their screening process. Convergence aims to serve blended finances investors and practitioners, as well as those looking to enter this space. Anyone can access Convergence’s Design Funding and Resources, but the Deal and Investor Databases (which constitute Convergence’s Investment Network) are limited to eligible institutions. From the perspective of knowledge creation/dissemination, Convergence writes reports, case studies and organizes online webinars/seminars that are accessible to all. Convergence’s Design Funding will provide funding for feasibility studies and proof of concept activities for innovative financial instruments and products, according to specific funding windows.

A team of highly experienced economic representatives and business consultants provide a wide range of services to companies and to the international business community. The Economic and Trade Missions organize business and/or governmental delegations to the country and from it, prepare country or regional surveys as well as sector-specific analysis for exporters, and conduct seminars and meetings with businessmen and women.

Offers a wealth of resources that have been expertly curated and annotated to assist in navigating the key topics related to integrating variable renewable energy to the grid.