VIS along with E3 modelling have been awarded the contract for an IFC study to support the organization in evaluating its investments in the electricity distribution sector and their potential microeconomic (utility level) and macroeconomic (nationwide GDP, employment, and GHG emissions) impact. The study also identifies the key factors that are required to attract private sector investments in the distribution sector. The study will focus on the IFC investments in the electricity distribution sector of Moldova, Georgia, and Uganda and distill the lessons from these experiences that can be applied to future distribution projects in other countries.