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Who are we ARE is an international business association that promotes a sustainable decentralised renewable energy industry for the 21st century, activating markets for affordable energy services, and creating local jobs and inclusive economies. Established in 2006, the Alliance for Rural Electrification (ARE) with its 150 Members, is the only global business association that represents the whole decentralised renewable energy sector for rural electrification in developing and emerging countries. ARE mobilises and unites private sector players by engaging in partnerships with key institutions to facilitate the development and upscaling of off-grid markets. 2
Our vision As a Proud Partner of SEforALL, ARE shares the vision that by 2030, everyone in the world and in particular all rural populations in low and medium income countries should have access to affordable, secure and clean energy and energy services. 3
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Why advertise? VISIBILITY & ACCESS TO DECISION-MAKERS ARE s Members and Partners are among the most influential in their sectors. We partner with international and regional organisations and support a wide variety of activities that place us in a privileged position in the world of rural electrification. AUTHORITY Based on the experiences of our Members and Partners, ARE develops technological, political and financial recommendations. These target mostly practitioners, policymakers and regulators as well as donors and financiers SHOWCASE YOUR WORK Practical Action Through ARE s various communications channels, your organisation can promote its products, services and events in a very targeted way both globally and regionally. 5
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1. Events & Presentations EVENTS With the growing success of our business matchmaking fora and energy access workshops, ARE platform events are on the forefront of discussions within the decentralised renewables sector. Upcoming events Event Location Date How to get involved 5 th ARE Energy Access Investment Forum Abidjan, Ivory Coast 13-14 March 2019 Sponsorship opportunities available PRESENTATIONS Inclusion of a company case study (up to 5 slides, depending on organisers guidelines). 7
2. Website & Social Media ARE WEBSITE Logo on ARE Homepage Logo on ARE Job Platform Monthly Website Visitor Statistics (2018) No. of visitors: 4,000 Page views: 14,250 8
2. Website & Social Media SOCIAL MEDIA Cover photo with credits News / updates from your company Social Media Statistics (2018) No. of followers: 10,000 9
3. Newsletter ARTICLE & BANNER The bi-monthly ARE Newsletter is distributed to over 7,000 public and private sector readers with a strong readership focus in or based in developing and emerging markets 10
3. Newsletter EDITORIAL CALENDAR February April June August October December Submission deadline Publication date 20.02.2019 27.02.2019 17.04.2019 24.04.2019 19.06.2019 26.06.2019 21.08.2019 28.08.2019 23.10.2019 30.10.2019 04.12.2019 11.12.2019 Theme Pico & SHS Off-Grid Investments: Financing & Funding Technology & Business feature Gender & Sustainable Energy Capacity Building & Training Productive Use of Renewable Energy Solar Power Mini-Grids Energy Storage Big Data & Analytics for Off- Grid Renewable Energies Smart Meters & Blockchain Hybrid Systems & Small Wind Small Hydro + Bioenergy Geographical focus Africa West Africa Asia Islands East Africa Latin America 11
4. Publications FOREWORD & CASE STUDY ARE publishes positions papers, market briefs, case studies and best practices. 12
Price List 1. Events & Presentations THE CHALLENGE Options Members Non-Members Events Case by case Case by case Presentations 300 n/a 2. Website & Social Media Homepage slider & Social Media cover photo (1 month) 300 600 Homepage slider & Social Media cover photo (6 months) 900 1,800 Homepage slider & Social Media cover photo (12 months) 1,500 3,000 Job Platform Free 100 (one-time) 500 (unlimited yearly subscription) 3. Newsletter Article & Banner 600 900 Article 400 700 Banner 350 700 4. Publications Per publication Case by case Case by case 13
Contact Ling Ng Communications & Marketing Officer l.ng@ruralelec.org 1 4