for Governments
With extensive experience with MDIs and the private sector Sapere was ideally placed to assist on the set up and implementation of renewable energy funds for the Ministries of Energy of DRC and Madagascar.
for IFC
IFC and Lease Africa are working to develop a commercial leasing sector in Ethiopia. Sapere has been an advisor in this since 2015 working with the National Bank, the Development Bank, regional and private leasing companies
for the World Bank
Since March 2016 I have been working with the Lighting Africa team in the World Bank to structure loans to support the private sector to deliver and scale up operations for renewable energy. To date I have contributed to facilities in Kenya, Zambia, Ethiopia, Rwanda and a regional project in West Africa.
for Lendable
Lendable is at the forefront of creating new portfolio financing and analytics. Sapere designed and implemented their due diligence process to integrate with their existing extensive data capabilities and put together a workout road map
for UEMOA through UNCDF
Two main projects – first setting up a Challenge Fund for Renewable Energy start ups in Uganda. Second working at a regional level UEMOA wanted advice to scale their energy access program. They turned to UNCDF CleanStart who seconded Sapere for the task
for EnDev and GIZ
Mozambique EnDev Program Relaunch
Sapere was asked to assess the program and make specific proposals for relaunch to ensure targets were met. New partners and market opportunities were found and the mission was a success
for CGAP
Pricing for PAYGO in Renewables
CGAP asked Sapere to help create a pricing strategy for one of its supported PAYGO technology developers.
for UNCDF Cleanstart
Development of Ugandan and Tanzanian Energy Lending Channels
Sapere was selected to work with Ugandan MFIs and Tanzania ESPs (Energy Service Providers) to accelerate the roll out of new energy lending programs
for IFC Leasing Africa through Ayani
Leasing Market Strategies for Ethiopia
With the issue of new licences licences by the National Bank of Ethiopia imminent IFC Leasing Africa program asked Sapere was subcontracted by Ayani and provided market development and training support strategies
for GIZ and EnDev
Mozambique Renewables Market Development
EnDev and delivery manager GIZ wanted the Mozambique solar program to be audited and refreshed. Sapere identified 3 new channels AND partners for rapid impact