This proposal cites insufficient resources as well as access, funding, and scalability of existing solutions as major challenges. The team recommends implementing community-run micro-grids, enhanced by stakeholder engagement and planning, and financed by large loans to the community water cooperative. Payments can be made through cash and mobile payment; loan repayment is reinvested and royalties provide ongoing revenue.
Community-Run Micro-Grids (Johns Hopkins University)
Challenges: Extension of water grid, Scalability, Infrastructure, Presence of Water Network, General Access, Financing, Access, Limited Financing Options and/or Access to Funds
Solutions: Partnership Building, Education and Awareness Campaigns, Entrepreneuship Focused, Community Level Solution, Entrepreneurship Focused, Operational Funding (Revinvestment), Risk Diversification and Shared Lending, Fee for Service/Subscription, Economic and Commercial, Business-Led, Public-Private Partnership (Multiple Stakeholders), Water Mains, Financial, Service and Delivery, Payment, Technology, Training and Education Focused
