Global Distributors Collective (GDC)
The Global Distributors Collective (GDC) is a collective of last mile distributors around the world. We are dedicated to supporting distributors to help them reach millions of unserved customers with life-changing products, and to developing the last mile distribution sector as a whole.
We have more than 200 members in over 50 countries, who have reached more than 35 million people in last mile households with life-changing products such as solar lights, clean cookstoves and water filters.
Our ambition is to make last mile distribution the first priority, so that life-changing products can be made affordable and available to all.
Financing the last mile: Last mile distributors offering credit
Global launch of Last Mile Distribution: State of the sector 2025
Extending product lifetimes through decentralised repair services
Energy Enterprise Coach (EEC) E-Learning Platform for Clean Energy SMEs
How to Sell Refrigerators for Productive Use - a webinar for last mile distributors
Benchmarking KPIs for Last Mile Distributors: Backend Infrastructure and Overheads
Benchmarking KPIs for Last Mile Distibutors: Sales and Marketing
Benchmarking KPIs for Last Mile Distributors: Value Proposition
Webinar: How to get free capacity building support via TRANSFORM Support Hub
GDC Scaling Workshop Recap
GDC Zambia Member Event Recap
Updated | GDC Innovation Launchpad: Q&A with trailblazer SolarAid/SunnyMoney
GDC Innovation Launchpad: Q&A with trailblazer Frontier Markets
GDC Innovation Launchpad: Q&A with trailblazer SolarAid/SunnyMoney
GET.invest Finance Readiness Support: Information session for interested energy access companies
Webinar: Models for scaling your last mile distribution company
Webinar: Opportunities for e-mobility in last mile distribution
Webinar: Making e-commerce inclusive in low and middle-income countries
Webinar: Assess your company's health and impact
Powerlive: creating opportunities for Zimbabwean communities through off-grid solar products
Remote product tradeshow: improved biomass cookstoves
Remote product tradeshow: electric pressure cookers
Webinar: Getting investment ready
Webinar: Working with MFIs to deliver beneficial products to last mile households
Investing in last mile distribution: Story 2 of 3 - Energy+ (Mali)
Last Mile Distribution Investor Forum 2022: Shining a spotlight on the capital continuum
Investing in last mile distribution: Stories of growth and impact
Investing in last mile distribution: Story 1 of 3 - Solibrium (Kenya)
Investing in last mile distribution: Story 3 of 3 - ATEC* (Cambodia)