The Results Based Financing for Productive Appliances & Equipment aims to increase the productive use of energy in remote communities by increasing access to efficient, electric productive equipment. Submissions outside of the platform will not be accepted. Please read the guide thoroughly for instructions on how to submit an application to the NEP AfDB Productive Use Appliances & Equipment (PUE) Program.

In addition to this participation guide, please review the complete Odyssey user guides and FAQs to troubleshoot any issues, or reach out to the Odyssey support team via the support chat box in the bottom right corner of the application.

1. Review program information

If you have registered to participate in the program, you will be able to access the NEP AfDB Productive Use Appliances & Equipment (PUE) information within Odyssey. To see all program information:

• Select Finance > Programs

• Select NEP AfDB PUE - 7th Window from the Programs list

2. View program documents

• Click the Documents tab

• View and download the program documents

• Select the documents or folders you would like to download

• Click the Download button

You must read all program documents thoroughly before submitting your program application to ensure that you understand all the requirements of the program.

3. Complete the program application

• Select the Application tab

• Complete the NEP AfDB Productive Use Appliances & Equipment (PUE) form

• Click on the tabs to navigate between application sections (i.e. Application Form and Document Checklist)

• Click the Save button periodically to ensure your work is not lost

Required questions have red asterisks (*). You will not be able to submit your application until all required fields have been completed.

4. Upload application documents

• To upload your files:

• Go to the Documents Upload section in the application form

• Drag and drop your files into the upload area, or click Browse to select files from your device

• Ensure you upload all required supporting documents in this section to successfully submit your application

• To upload additional files not listed in the Documents Upload section:

• Click Application > Attachments at the top of the Application tab

• Upload your additional documents by clicking Upload Files and selecting the files you wish to add

• Learn more about file management

5. Submit your program application

• Ensure all required fields are completed and all required documents have been uploaded

• All documents marked by a red asterisk (*) are required to submit your NEP AfDB Productive Use Appliances & Equipment (PUE) application. You will not be able to submit your application until all required fields have been completed.

• Click the Submit button

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7. Communicate with NEP AfDB PUE program administrators

You can communicate with the Program administrators via the Messages section provided under the program. To do this:

• Select Finance > Programs

• Select NEP AfDB PUE - 7th Window

• Select Messages

8. Check your Submission Status

You will also receive email notifications of any changes to your application status. See a description of each status below:

• Submitted: Your application has been received.

• Active: Your application is being reviewed by the NEP AfDB Productive Use Appliances & Equipment (PUE) program administrators.

• Incomplete: Your application is incomplete and requires additional information. Your application has been re-opened to allow editing. Once you add the required information, you can re-submit your application for review.

• Selected: Your application has been reviewed and accepted. You will receive an email notification with instructions on the next steps to take.