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We are an international network of last mile distributors

The Global Distributors Collective (GDC)

is a collective of last mile distributors around the world.

Our ambition

is to make last mile distribution the first priority, so that life-changing products can be made affordable and available to all.

We have more than 200 members

in over 50 countries, who have reached over 33 million people in last mile households with life-changing products such as solar lights, clean cookstoves and water filters.

Powerlive: creating opportunities for Zimbabweans communities through off-grid solar products

Powerlive: Creating energy access opportunities

This video, produced by BBC StoryWorks and World Energy Council, follows the story of GDC member Powerlive Zimbabwe, who has built a network of women sales agents that distribute off-grid solar products and productive use of energy (PUE) technologies in remote Zimbabwean communities.

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E-commerce innovation spotlight

E-commerce Innovation Spotlight

This publication on e-commerce deep dives into the rapid growth and development of e-commerce in recent years, explores key e-commerce models emerging, and discusses the potential benefits and challenges last mile distributors may experience when introducing an e-commerce platform in their business.

Webinar recording: How to get free capacity building support via TRANSFORM Support Hub

This webinar by the GDC and TRANSFORM Support Hub explores how GDC Members and other social enterprises can access free capacity building support from the hub.

The Global Distributors Collective (GDC)

Our ambition

We have more than 200 members

Powerlive: Creating energy access opportunities

E-commerce Innovation Spotlight

Webinar recording: How to get free capacity building support via TRANSFORM Support Hub

Collective solutions

Find out how we support last mile distributors to save time, money and reach profitability.

Our members

Get to know our members, who work in over 50 countries and sell more than 10 types of products.

Join us

If you are a last mile distributor and would like to join the GDC, we’d love to hear from you!

News and publications

Building a last mile distribution board

Building a last mile distribution board

Managing a last mile distribution board

A fresh conversation on gender equality and inclusion in last mile distribution

Centralized purchasing: a game-changer for last mile distributors?

How will last mile distributors adapt to and survive the COVID-19 crisis?

Building resilience: Field staff engagement amidst the COVID-19 pandemic

What will last mile distribution look like in 2025?

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