皇冠体育app Appliance Market in Bangladesh: Lessons Learnt from Field Visits and Interviews with Retailers
Efficiency for Access conducted 55 in-depth interviews with retailers in Bangladesh to learn about the retail market for domestic appliances
Abstract
Over 40 million Bangladeshis lack access to electricity. Improving access鈥痶o modern energy and high-quality energy-efficient appliances鈥攂oth off- and on-grid鈥攚ould not only benefit individuals, but generate鈥痝lobal鈥痠mpact by reducing greenhouse gas emissions鈥痠n one of the鈥痬ost populous鈥痗ountries.
In Bangladesh, small retail outlets facilitate the sale of most appliances and play a pivotal role in shaping consumer decisions. Retailers determine the number and type of appliances sold at their shops and communicate important product information to consumers. In 2018, Efficiency for Access conducted 55 in-depth interviews with retailers in Bangladesh to learn about the retail market for domestic appliances. This study synthesizes those interviews and finds the market conducive to improving the quality and availability of appliances, creating opportunities for businesses and society.
This work was supported by the UK Department for International Development as part of the 鈥楲ow Energy Inclusive Appliances鈥� (LEIA) programme.
Citation
Efficiency for Access (2019). 皇冠体育app Appliance Market in Bangladesh: Lessons Learnt from Field Visits and Interviews with Retailers.
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