A Multi-Tier Marketing Framework for Renewable Infrastructure Adoption in Emerging Economies.

• Author(s): Paul Uche Didi ; Ololade Shukrah Abass ; Oluwatosin Balogun
• Paper ID: 1710065
• Page: 337-349
• Published Date: 31-10-2019
• Published In: Iconic Research And Engineering Journals
• Publisher: IRE Journals
• e-ISSN: 2456-8880
• Volume/Issue: Volume 3 Issue 4 October-2019

Abstract

The transition to renewable energy infrastructure in emerging economies is critical for achieving global sustainability and climate resilience goals. However, widespread adoption remains limited due to complex interrelated challenges, including inadequate public awareness, weak policy enforcement, limited financing, and socio-cultural resistance. This presents a Multi-Tier Marketing Framework designed to address these obstacles by engaging stakeholders across multiple levels—government, industry, and community—in a coordinated and context-sensitive manner. The proposed framework recognizes that a one-size-fits-all approach is ineffective in diverse socio-economic landscapes and instead advocates for a tiered marketing strategy that aligns communication, incentives, and trust-building mechanisms with the unique roles and motivations of each stakeholder group. At the macro level, the framework emphasizes the importance of government advocacy through policy instruments, subsidies, and regulatory alignment to signal market readiness and attract private investment. The meso level focuses on industry actors, including renewable energy providers, financial institutions, and distribution networks, where targeted marketing strategies are employed to demonstrate value propositions, reduce perceived risks, and build business ecosystems. At the micro level, community engagement and end-user sensitization are central to overcoming behavioral and cultural barriers. Techniques such as grassroots education, participatory planning, and the use of local influencers help foster acceptance and trust in new energy technologies. Empirical insights are drawn from case studies in countries such as Nigeria, Kenya, and India, illustrating how a tiered approach improves adoption rates, enhances social inclusion, and supports economic empowerment. The framework offers practical guidance for policy-makers, development partners, and businesses aiming to scale renewable energy solutions in low-resource settings. By bridging institutional, commercial, and community interests, the Multi-Tier Marketing Framework offers a holistic path toward accelerating the deployment of renewable infrastructure in emerging economies, contributing to sustainable development, energy access, and climate mitigation objectives.

Keywords

Multi-tier, Marketing framework, Renewable infrastructure, Adoption emerging economies

Citations

IRE Journals:
Paul Uche Didi , Ololade Shukrah Abass , Oluwatosin Balogun "A Multi-Tier Marketing Framework for Renewable Infrastructure Adoption in Emerging Economies." Iconic Research And Engineering Journals Volume 3 Issue 4 2019 Page 337-349

IEEE:
Paul Uche Didi , Ololade Shukrah Abass , Oluwatosin Balogun "A Multi-Tier Marketing Framework for Renewable Infrastructure Adoption in Emerging Economies." Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, 3(4)