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.
The Waste & Circularity Investment Innovation Fund awards $300,000 to two Indian organizations.
Kate Cochran to Step Down as CEO and seasoned Shruti Goel and AB Chakravarthy steped in to co-lead the organization.
This learning lab will seek to provide a space for comprehensive discussion, knowledge sharing and knowledge creation. We aim for it to act as a platform for intermediaries who are working to support entrepreneurs and innovators looking to create decent, quality jobs. We will focus on understanding what the different aspects of a ‘quality job’ are, the role that intermediaries play in supporting SGBs to create these and what are metrics that could be used to measure progress around decent job creation.
ANDE's London Member Meeting brought together experts and thought leaders to address key challenges in small business development. From reducing the gender financing gap to bridging the climate capital gap, the event showcased innovative solutions and emphasized the importance of collaboration. Excitement builds for the upcoming Annual Conference in Accra, Ghana.
Join us in a transformative journey where small and growing businesses (SGBs) are the unsung heroes, shaping economies and driving progress in developing countries. Together, we will explore the potential of SGBs in achieving Sustainable Development Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth.
