Together they bridge talent, innovation, finance, and enterprise development — turning informal and small businesses into engines of economic transformation.
We conduct rigorous research, generate actionable evidence, and develop innovative policy solutions that address structural constraints to enterprise development, youth employment, and inclusive growth. We translate analysis into practical recommendations for governments, development partners, the private sector, and civil society.
We work directly with micro, small, and medium enterprises to identify operational, financial, technological, and managerial constraints. Through targeted interventions we help businesses improve productivity, strengthen competitiveness, formalize operations, and become investment-ready.
We prepare graduates and young professionals for meaningful employment by equipping them with workplace experience, technical expertise, digital capabilities, leadership, and entrepreneurial competencies — bridging the gap between academic learning and labour-market needs.
We connect talented graduates with growth-oriented enterprises through internships, fellowships, apprenticeships, and professional placements — creating partnerships that improve business performance while giving graduates valuable experience and career pathways.
We promote innovation and the adoption of digital technologies, artificial intelligence, and data-driven solutions. We support businesses to embrace automation, e-commerce, fintech, and emerging innovations that drive productivity, resilience, and long-term growth.
We mobilize financial resources, cultivate strategic partnerships, and strengthen enterprise ecosystems. Working with governments, financial institutions, universities, and the private sector, we expand access to finance and create enabling environments for entrepreneurship.
We embed monitoring, evaluation, and learning across all programs to measure results, generate insights, and continuously improve. Using robust data and evidence-based learning, we ensure accountability to partners while strengthening the effectiveness and scalability of our work.
