The rise of adaptive strategy in international development
Across Africa’s development landscape, adaptive strategy is emerging as a defining shift in how programmes are designed and delivered. Instead
The invisible border: Why data is the new frontier for African farmers
Imagine a farmer in rural Kenya, Nigeria, or Malawi. After a season defined by rising input costs, unpredictable rainfall patterns,
Organizational Capacity Strengthening: Building stronger institutions for sustainable impact
Organizations play a role in shaping economies, delivering services supporting communities and driving development. Whether in government, non-profit organizations, businesses
The role of business in biodiversity protection
There is a growing recognition of the importance of protecting, conserving, and restoring biodiversity, particularly as over 50% of global
How blended finance is unlocking credit for Kenya’s digital MSME’s
In order to bridge the gap between innovative potential and institutional capital, the Digital Platforms Kenya (DigiKen) was devised and deployed.
De-risking development: How credit insurance is powering Africa’s development finance and industrial growth
The global financial architecture is often viewed through the lens of commercial banking, yet in the African context, the engine
Trends in MEL: From reporting function to a central component of adaptive management and strategic learning
Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) is evolving into a real-time, AI-enabled, systems-aware, participatory decision-making ecosystem. This transformation is redefining not
Growth multipliers: How micro-decisions affect scaling outcomes
When we talk about enterprise growth, the focus often lands on the big moves: securing funding, entering new markets, or
Data silos are killing your MEL strategy
In the world of Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL), data is the north star. It tells us whether a program
Designing an effective Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) framework
Designing an effective Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) framework is one of the most important steps to ensure that a program