# The Global Distributors Collective: GDC is a collective of last mile distributors around the world > Connect with 200\+ last\-mile distributors worldwide\. Drive business growth and unite the sector’s voice for greater impact\. Generated by Yoast SEO v28.7, this is an llms.txt file, meant for consumption by LLMs. ## Pages - [Knowledge hub](https://www.globaldistributorscollective.org/knowledge-hub) - [Opportunities](https://www.globaldistributorscollective.org/opportunities) - [Benchmarking tool](https://www.globaldistributorscollective.org/benchmarking-tool) - [Join us](https://www.globaldistributorscollective.org/join-us): Interested in GDC membership? - [Open GDC's Benchmarking Tools](https://www.globaldistributorscollective.org/benchmark) ## News - [What it takes to reach financial close: lessons from our first Investment Catalyst Facility cohort](https://www.globaldistributorscollective.org/what-it-takes-to-reach-financial-close-lessons-from-our-first-investment-catalyst-facility-cohort) - [Introducing our new Benchmarking Tool: Data\-driven insights for last mile distributors](https://www.globaldistributorscollective.org/introducing-our-new-benchmarking-tool-data-driven-insights-for-last-mile-distributors) - [Making AI work in the last mile distribution sector \(webinar recording\)](https://www.globaldistributorscollective.org/making-ai-work-in-the-last-mile-distribution-sector-webinar-recording) - [GDC launches the Investment Catalyst Facility Programme](https://www.globaldistributorscollective.org/investment-catalyst-programme-2025) - [GDC Last Mile Distribution Forum \- Kigali](https://www.globaldistributorscollective.org/gdc-last-mile-distribution-forum-kigali) ## Supported - [Energy Saving Trust](https://www.globaldistributorscollective.org/energy-saving-trust) - [Supported 7](https://www.globaldistributorscollective.org/supported-7) - [supported 2](https://www.globaldistributorscollective.org/fr/supported-2-2) - [supported 2](https://www.globaldistributorscollective.org/supported-2) - [Supported 6](https://www.globaldistributorscollective.org/supported-6) ## Members - [Hekhani Seeds](https://www.globaldistributorscollective.org/hekhani-seeds) - [Meseret Mare](https://www.globaldistributorscollective.org/meseret-mare) - [Sunny Fields Limited](https://www.globaldistributorscollective.org/sunny-fields-limited) - [AKVO INTERNATIONAL SMC LIMITED](https://www.globaldistributorscollective.org/akvo-international-smc-limited) - [Sunnyenergy](https://www.globaldistributorscollective.org/sunnyenergy) ## Team - [Anne Garçon](https://www.globaldistributorscollective.org/anne-garcon) - [Mattia Vianello](https://www.globaldistributorscollective.org/mattia-vianello) - [Charlotte Taylor](https://www.globaldistributorscollective.org/charlotte-taylor) - [Charlotte Taylor](https://www.globaldistributorscollective.org/fr/charlotte-taylor-2) - [Cynthia Makunganya](https://www.globaldistributorscollective.org/cynthia-makunganya) ## Publication - [ASPIRE Framework](https://www.globaldistributorscollective.org/aspire-framework-2) - [Efficient BoP marketing and distribution strategies](https://www.globaldistributorscollective.org/efficient-bop-marketing-and-distribution-strategies-2) - [Last Mile Distribution Playbook](https://www.globaldistributorscollective.org/last-mile-distribution-playbook) - [Last Mile Solutions for Low\-Income Customers](https://www.globaldistributorscollective.org/last-mile-solutions-for-low-income-customers) - [Marketing Innovative Devices for the Base of the Pyramid and the corresponding presentation of the findings](https://www.globaldistributorscollective.org/marketing-innovative-devices-for-the-base-of-the-pyramid-and-the-corresponding-presentation-of-the-findings) ## Software Solutions - [Location Analytics](https://www.globaldistributorscollective.org/location-analytics) - [Lead Management](https://www.globaldistributorscollective.org/lead-management-3) - [Lead Management](https://www.globaldistributorscollective.org/lead-management-2) - [Lead Management](https://www.globaldistributorscollective.org/lead-management) - [Distributor](https://www.globaldistributorscollective.org/distributor) ## LMD Funding Database - [Outlier Venture Lab](https://www.globaldistributorscollective.org/outlier-venture-lab) - [Superpower Africa](https://www.globaldistributorscollective.org/superpower-africa) - [Green Genset Facility \(GGF\)](https://www.globaldistributorscollective.org/42141) - [DOEN Foundation](https://www.globaldistributorscollective.org/doen-foundation) - [SIMA Angaza Distributor Finance Fund](https://www.globaldistributorscollective.org/sima-funds-angaza-distributor-finance-fund) ## Trends - [Repair and e\-waste takeback](https://www.globaldistributorscollective.org/repair-and-e-waste-takeback): Extending product lifetime through quality repair services, and collecting faulty products from customers so they can be refurbished or recycled\. - [Chatbots and generative AI](https://www.globaldistributorscollective.org/chatbots-and-generative-ai): Interact with customers through their mobile phones by using marketing and sales support services that are powered by artificial intelligence\. - [Job matching platforms](https://www.globaldistributorscollective.org/job-matching-platforms): Using online platforms that help companies recruit informal and self\-employed labourers such as riders, sales agents and product repair specialists\. - [E\-commerce](https://www.globaldistributorscollective.org/e-commerce): Selling products through online marketplaces that facilitate the ordering, payment and delivery of goods\. - [E\-mobility](https://www.globaldistributorscollective.org/e-mobility): Delivering products and services at the last mile using electrically powered two\- or three\-wheelers\. ## Categories - [Sin categorizar](https://www.globaldistributorscollective.org/category/sin-categorizar) ## Software category - [Business data and analytics](https://www.globaldistributorscollective.org/catalog/business-data-and-analytics) - [Market research](https://www.globaldistributorscollective.org/catalog/market-research) - [Performance monitoring](https://www.globaldistributorscollective.org/catalog/performance-monitoring-team-facing) - [Agent stock management](https://www.globaldistributorscollective.org/catalog/agent-stock-management) - [Processing orders and invoices](https://www.globaldistributorscollective.org/catalog/processing-orders-and-invoices) ## Sectors - [All](https://www.globaldistributorscollective.org/lmd_sectors/all) - [Off\-grid solar](https://www.globaldistributorscollective.org/lmd_sectors/off-grid-solar) - [Improved cooking](https://www.globaldistributorscollective.org/lmd_sectors/improved-cooking) - [Agriculture](https://www.globaldistributorscollective.org/lmd_sectors/agriculture) - [Water \& sanitation and hygiene \(WASH\)](https://www.globaldistributorscollective.org/lmd_sectors/water-sanitation-and-hygiene-wash-2) ## Geography - [Global](https://www.globaldistributorscollective.org/lmd_geo/global) - [East Africa](https://www.globaldistributorscollective.org/lmd_geo/east-africa) - [Sub\-Saharan Africa](https://www.globaldistributorscollective.org/lmd_geo/sub-saharan-africa) - [Africa](https://www.globaldistributorscollective.org/lmd_geo/africa) - [West Africa](https://www.globaldistributorscollective.org/lmd_geo/west-africa) ## Type - [Debt](https://www.globaldistributorscollective.org/lmd_type/debt) - [Equity](https://www.globaldistributorscollective.org/lmd_type/equity) - [Grants](https://www.globaldistributorscollective.org/lmd_type/grants) ## Stages - [Seed](https://www.globaldistributorscollective.org/lmd_stages/seed) - [Early growth](https://www.globaldistributorscollective.org/lmd_stages/early-growth) - [Accelerated growth](https://www.globaldistributorscollective.org/lmd_stages/accelerated-growth) - [Slower growth](https://www.globaldistributorscollective.org/lmd_stages/slower-growth) - [Pre\-seed](https://www.globaldistributorscollective.org/lmd_stages/pre-seed) ## Country - [Uganda](https://www.globaldistributorscollective.org/country/uganda) - [Kenya](https://www.globaldistributorscollective.org/country/kenya) - [Nigeria](https://www.globaldistributorscollective.org/country/nigeria) - [Malawi](https://www.globaldistributorscollective.org/country/malawi) - [Ouganda](https://www.globaldistributorscollective.org/fr/country/ouganda) ## Products sold - [Solar lights and home systems](https://www.globaldistributorscollective.org/products-sold/solar-lights-and-home-systems) - [Produits légers](https://www.globaldistributorscollective.org/fr/products-sold/produits-legers) - [Productive use appliances](https://www.globaldistributorscollective.org/products-sold/productive-use-appliances) - [Cookstoves and cookers](https://www.globaldistributorscollective.org/products-sold/cookstoves-and-cookers) - [Électronique/ appareils électroménagers/ équipement](https://www.globaldistributorscollective.org/fr/products-sold/electronique-appareils-electromenagers-equipement) ## Group team - [GDC team](https://www.globaldistributorscollective.org/group-team/gdc-team) - [Member representatives](https://www.globaldistributorscollective.org/group-team/member-representatives) - [Sector experts](https://www.globaldistributorscollective.org/group-team/sector-experts) - [GDC team](https://www.globaldistributorscollective.org/fr/group-team/gdc-team-fr) - [Member representatives](https://www.globaldistributorscollective.org/fr/group-team/member-representatives-fr) ## Issues - [Pobreza](https://www.globaldistributorscollective.org/issues/poverty) - [Tecnología](https://www.globaldistributorscollective.org/issues/technology) - [Clima](https://www.globaldistributorscollective.org/issues/climate) - [Cambio climático](https://www.globaldistributorscollective.org/issues/climate-change) - [Desastre](https://www.globaldistributorscollective.org/issues/disaster) ## Subject - [Agricultura y bosques](https://www.globaldistributorscollective.org/subject/agricultura-y-bosques) - [Ganadería y textil](https://www.globaldistributorscollective.org/subject/ganaderia-y-textil) ## Year - [2019](https://www.globaldistributorscollective.org/year/2019) - [2021](https://www.globaldistributorscollective.org/year/2021) - [2018](https://www.globaldistributorscollective.org/year/2018) - [2022](https://www.globaldistributorscollective.org/year/2022) - [2011](https://www.globaldistributorscollective.org/year/2011) ## Tags - [GDC members](https://www.globaldistributorscollective.org/tags/gdc-members) - [Products](https://www.globaldistributorscollective.org/tags/products) - [Innovation](https://www.globaldistributorscollective.org/tags/innovation) - [Sales and marketing](https://www.globaldistributorscollective.org/tags/marketing) - [Access to finance](https://www.globaldistributorscollective.org/tags/access-to-finance) ## Type - [Webinars](https://www.globaldistributorscollective.org/type/webinars) - [Reports](https://www.globaldistributorscollective.org/type/reports) - [News and blogs](https://www.globaldistributorscollective.org/type/blog) - [Guides and tools](https://www.globaldistributorscollective.org/type/guides-and-tools) - [Videos](https://www.globaldistributorscollective.org/type/videos) ## Optional - [Sitemap index](https://www.globaldistributorscollective.org/sitemap_index.xml)