Last Mile Distribution: State of the sector report
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Authors
Colenbrander, Emma
Klarsfeld, Lucie
Miller, Charlie
Taylor, Charlotte
Utichi, Jessica
Brossard, Simon
Bendel, Amy
François, Lepicard
Hoggart, Ryan
Issue Date
2019-11-18
Type
Language
en
Keywords
Agriculture , Development , Economic Development , Energy , Food , Health , ICTs , Sustainability , Water and Sanitation
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Abstract
Billions of people lack access to beneficial products including solar lights, water purifiers, and agricultural inputs. Last mile distributors (LMDs) are critical to ensuring such products reach last mile communities, helping to improve health, wellbeing, and livelihoods. The Last Mile Distribution: State of the sector report is based on a survey of 72 members of the Global Distributors Collective (GDC) and interviews with more than 30 sector experts. The report identifies trends, challenges, and opportunities, and makes recommendations regarding how to better engage with, invest in, and support the sector.
Description
This first-of-its kind report is based on in-depth interviews with 72 members of the Global Distributors Collective (GDC) – approximately 50 per cent of the GDC’s membership, as of August 2019. The report was written by a core from GDC host Practical Action, and implementing partners Hystra and BoP Innovation Center.