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Africa Minigrid Developers Association (AMDA)

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West Africa Energy Cooperation Summit Sponsors Africa Minigrid Developers Association (AMDA)

Africa Minigrid Developers Association (AMDA)

AMDA is an industry association created by private sector mini-grid developers and operators, donors, and investors seeking to improve market conditions for mini-grid companies. This includes working to improve policy, regulation, and investment towards ending energy poverty by 2030 as part of the Sustainable Development Goals.

Today, AMDA represents over 49 companies, who are operating mini-grids across 19 countries. Learn more at africamda.org and follow on Twitter and LinkedIn. 

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