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Join the discussion presented by Patrick Lee from Power Africa in the 2012 CSI Business Development Tutorial Workshop on July 12. Explore topics such as CSI goals, funding for pilot program deployment, partnership scope, and more. Learn about the responsibilities of IEEE CSI and NGOs, and the steps to apply for this impactful initiative. For further details, visit www.CommunitySolutionsInitiative.org.
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Community Solutions InitiativePartnership Discussion Presented by Patrick Lee Power Africa 2012 CSI Business Development Tutorial Workshop July 12, 2012
Discussion Topics • CSI goals • Scope of partnership • Funding for pilot program deployment • Use of funds, timing (funding to deployment) • Reporting and verification • Form or level of partnership - dependencies • Maturity, sophistication, & resources of NGO • Footprint • Local support requirements • Business model • Multi-year business plan 2
IEEE CSI Responsibilities • Raise funds to support pilot programs • In addition to pilot program funding • Technology development and application support • Knowledge transfer • Business planning support • Market analysis support • Economic analysis support • Monitoring pilot program deployment • Proper use of pilot funding • Adherence to terms of agreement 3
NGO Responsibilities • Multi-year business plan • Secure necessary resources • Setup necessary business functions • Production or procure of energy components • Deployment of energy systems • Operations and maintenance • Marketing, sales, billing, and collection • Performance requirements • Law and regulations compliance • Documenting, monitoring, and reporting 4
Partnership Agreement • Purpose and programs • Define roles and responsibilities of parties • Performance and control • Freedom from control • Termination of agreement • Signatories • Governing law and regulations • Notices 5
Application Steps • Initial partnership discussion • Fit assessment of NGO • Draft term sheet • Formal application • Submit Application form • Submit relevant support documents • Notice of conditional acceptance • Negotiation of scope and terms • Execute agreement 6