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.
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
Enterprise support models that accelerate SME Growth in Africa: Bridging the gap between potential and performance Africa does not suffer from a shortage of entrepreneurs. What it suffers from is a shortage of enterprises that grow,
Navigating ESG in African Financial Institutions For financial institutions, ESG is not only about how you operate. It’s about what you finance. This distinction makes ESG
GRI and IFRS convergence marks a turning point for sustainability reporting worldwide Just a few years ago, sustainability reporting was largely voluntary, an exercise in transparency driven by goodwill rather than regulation.
African enterprises need to adapt and capacity building offers the path to resilience The African business landscape is undergoing a transformation. Enterprises that once thrived under familiar conditions are now navigating a more
Building financial sustainability for NGOs starts with being fundraising ready Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) exist to solve some of the world’s most pressing problems—from climate change and poverty to health access
Understanding IFRS S1 and S2 and their importance to the finance sector The International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) S1 and S2, issued by the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) in June 2023,