The Ethiopian Business Advisory Service Providers Association (EBASPA) plays a crucial role in developing the business development services (BDS) ecosystem in Ethiopia. EBASPA has a multifaceted mandate as the membership organization for business Development Service Providers (BDSPs). EBASPA offers and supports specialized training programs to enhance the skills and expertise of its BDSP members across areas such as training delivery, coaching, mentoring, and business consulting. The association also provides BDSPs with access to the latest tools, techniques, and methodologies to improve the quality and impact of their services. By strengthening the capabilities of BDSPs, EBASPA aims to ensure they can deliver high-quality BDS support to Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) or Small and growing businesses (SGBs). EBASPA actively engages with policymakers and government agencies to advocate for policies and regulations that foster the growth and standardization of the BDS sector. This includes pushing for developing industry standards, accreditation frameworks, and supportive policies that enable BDSPs to thrive and expand their reach and benefit SGBs/SMEs for accessible and affordability high-quality BDS. In addition to supporting BDSPs, EBASPA also designs capacity-building programs targeted at SMEs/SGBs. These initiatives help entrepreneurs and small business owners better understand, access, and utilize the BDS offerings available in the market. EBASPA aims to create a virtuous cycle of supply and demand within the BDS ecosystem by enhancing the demand-side capabilities. Through these multifaceted efforts, EBASPA is positioning itself as a critical institution for strengthening Ethiopia's overall business development services landscape, ultimately supporting the growth and competitiveness of SMEs/SGBs.