Insights
Notes on building resilient economies.
Research, perspectives and lessons from the field.
Financing the climate-smart transition in African agriculture
Climate-smart practices only scale when the financing follows. Where the capital gaps really sit — and how blended finance can close them.
May 20, 2026
Closing the MSME finance gap in East Africa
The financing gap for micro, small and medium enterprises is well documented. Closing it takes more than capital — it takes the right non-financial support.
May 11, 2026
Beyond skills: what youth enterprise really needs
Skilling programs are necessary but not sufficient. Young entrepreneurs need networks, market information and capital — in that order.
May 2, 2026
Measuring what matters: our MEAL approach
Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning is not a reporting afterthought. Built in from design, it is how programs actually improve.
Apr 23, 2026
Digital rails for agricultural value chains
From input distribution to traceability, digital infrastructure is reshaping how value chains coordinate — when the barriers to adoption are cleared.
Apr 14, 2026