The latest updates from ANDE and our network

All the news and announcements, stories about business ecosystems for small and growing businesses and the broader entrepreneurship and development sector.

BUZZEBEES CEO Michael Chen discusses the company's journey from startup to Thailand's leading CRM platform and his vision to connect the digital world.

Spark Talk: DREEM empowers young refugees in Kenya with digital skills and support, transforming online entrepreneurship into a path for sustainable change.

On this Spark Talk, TrustLaw's Emmanuele Marie Parra presents a vital resource for nonprofits: free legal expertise that enhances their operations and amplifies their social missions.

Alicia Okeyo from Allan & Gill Gray Philanthropies navigates the complexities of systemic change, offering actionable insights through the Iceberg Model to reshape and measure impactful entrepreneurship ecosystems. Watch the Spark Talk.

In this Spark Talk, Davis Albohm of Stanford SEED shares original insights on creating lasting support ecosystems.

ANDE, in collaboration with the IKEA Foundation, has released comprehensive investment guides on the waste management and circularity sectors, spotlighting critical opportunities and financial strategies.

Mosambi, a platform by the Climate Collective Foundation, addresses data-sharing challenges in the ESO ecosystem, enabling startups to innovate and collaborate efficiently.

Watch this Spark Talk to discover how SaaS solutions are revolutionizing retail SGBs, driving efficiency, impact, and growth in the optical sector to improve lives across emerging markets.

FUNDES CEO Elfid Torres demonstrated in Bangkok how inclusive supply chains can drive economic growth and create shared value for all.

Unlocking Climate Solutions: How SGBs are Leading the Way in Sustainable Construction.

The ANDE Global Conference in Bangkok closed with a vibrant gala, celebrating outstanding contributors, Thai culture, camaraderie, and exciting announcements.

On Wednesday the 12th, sessions delved into how fueling progress through collaboration and innovation is critical for issues such as nutrition, gender empowerment, and systemic change.

Momentous Announcement from the 2024 Global Conference: Next year's global convening will be held in Mexico, marking the third consecutive year in the Global South.

The ANDE Global Conference in Bangkok closed with a vibrant gala, celebrating outstanding contributors, Thai culture, camaraderie, and exciting announcements.

The Global Conference showcased inspiring stories of impact, from sustainable construction to refugee empowerment. The focus was on collaboration, data-driven solutions, and unlocking capital for entrepreneurs tackling global challenges.

Thanks to the incredible efforts of our team, the unwavering dedication of our members, and the generous support from our esteemed sponsors, the ANDE West Africa Conference was a resounding success! Held for the first time in Accra, Ghana, the conference brought together over 150 participants from across and beyond the region. Together, they explored how the growth of West Africa's Small and Growing Businesses (SGBs) can be effectively facilitated by the entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Upaya Social Ventures presents Green Worms. They evolved from a humble waste management initiative to a champion of women's empowerment and circular economy solutions, showcasing the transformative power of social entrepreneurship.

Unlock Impact, a women-led social venture co-founded by Aditi Seshadri empowers purpose-driven organizations through storytelling and communications. Their Comms Ninja program fosters meaningful change while creating flexible work opportunities for women.

ANDE extends its deepest gratitude to the incredible partners helping make our 2024 Global Annual Conference a reality.

Habitat for Humanity's ShelterTech Accelerator and Venture Fund supported this entrepreneur's vision to transform sewage into clean water sustainably and affordably.

A woman scavenges for recyclable materials at the Dandora dumping site on the outskirts of Nairobi. (Image: Reuters/Thomas Mukoya)

Six entrepreneur support organizations in these countries will receive $700,000 in funding through the ANDE and IKEA Foundation Partnership to catalyze investment in waste and circular economy businesses. 

CATALYZE Finance for Resilience and Deo Agro Food Hatch a Growth Plan.

Big Ideas for Small Business: Exploring Bangkok SGB Ecosystem

Impact Entrepreneurship in Bangkok: A Force for Good, Driving Social and Environmental Change.

The Waste & Circularity Investment Innovation Fund awards $300,000 to two Indian organizations.

The grant is part of a larger project by TPF to enhance impact data, metrics, and measurement to foster a more equitable and sustainable economic system.

Crafted by ANDE members and experts, the agenda continuously adapts to provide a true vision of the next Big Ideas for SGBs. It's our roadmap to an entrepreneurial future.

Connect with fellow changemakers, spark collaboration, and celebrate the power of entrepreneurship at our Halcyon reception on July 18th!

Kate Cochran to Step Down as CEO and seasoned Shruti Goel and AB Chakravarthy steped in to co-lead the organization.

Guillaume Bonnel on SIFI's mission to accelerate the mobilization of private sector capital for the achievement of the SDGs in developing countries.

Small and Growing Businesses (SGBs) are crucial for economic growth but often lack access to financing. Discover how Business Development Services (BDS) equip these enterprises with the tools and knowledge they need to thrive, fueling sustainable development and creating jobs.

Learn how their ethical investments are transforming Southeast Asia and creating a brighter, more equitable future.

The 2024 "Sustainable Signals" reports 77% of investors seek investments considering positive social or environmental impact.

A Burkina Faso entrepreneur boosted profits by 75% after securing a loan through USAID CATALYZE's capital injection intervention.

Working together, Brazil's small business ecosystem stakeholders can create a more just and sustainable future..

The pioneering initiative seeks to transform power dynamics and accelerate gender equity-focused investment.

Cambiando el lenguaje para transformar las dinámicas de poder y acelerar la inversión enfocada en la equidad de género en América Latina.

Village Capital's regional Ecosystem Builders Program fostered cross-border collaboration and investment, inspired on their 2023 report on early-stage ventures

Technological adoption enables innovative entrepreneurship that addresses climate change and environmental sustainability.

On May 15, as part of the MS4G initiative, this one-day event aims to boost the efficiency of support organizations for Ethiopian entrepreneurs, address challenges, and unlock opportunities within the country's business landscape.

South Africa's impact investing landscape offers potential for financial returns alongside positive social and environmental change. This guide provides the essential information investors need to succeed.

Pablo Santaeufemia, CEO of Bridge for Billions, shares insights into his organization's role in the global entrepreneurship ecosystem.

ANDE launches fund to boost India's waste, circularity startups, seeks proposals from support organizations.

In celebration of the conclusion of International Women’s Month, highlights our commitment to advancing gender equality in entrepreneurship through ARISE.

Devin Chesney steps in as ANDE's Interim Executive Director as Richenda Van Leeuwen takes extended leave.

Azure is a global combined financing initiative led by our member, Catholic Relief Services (CRS), to expand and rehabilitate water supply services.

These three reports highlight the challenges facing South African entrepreneurs–and how targeted policies could bring hope and ignite growth.

Entrepreneurs and investors can now access ANDE's free online library to gauge the social and environmental effects of their work.