Target Audience
A cohort of 10 rural-impacting enterprises (aggregators, off-grid solar, last-mile distributors) and the enterprise support organisations that serve them.
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Village Capital BDS
A cohort of 10 rural-impacting enterprises (aggregators, off-grid solar, last-mile distributors) and the enterprise support organisations that serve them.
Programme Summary
At a glance
Village Capital BDS Services Program
Key Outcomes
Ventures moved onto an objective milestone framework, operational gaps identified to guide business support, local hubs audited, and real community impact measured.
Duration
3–6-month tracking and diagnostic lifecycle with multi-week milestone checkpoints.
Delivery Method
Built around Village Capital's ABACA diagnostic tool (Levels 1–9), with on-site field data collection and data-driven coaching.
Learning Journey
How the programme unfolds
- 1
ABACA Baseline Intake
- 2
Deep Field Data Collection
- 3
Targeted BDS Gap Resolution
- 4
ESO Ecosystem Review
How it's delivered
Rural counties across Kenya
Format
Duration
Partners
Open to participants in all 47 counties
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