Join us for a learning session, "Intersectional Challenges Affecting Women MSMEs in Accessing Finance and Investment," sharing insights from a report by ARISE research grantees, GADC and SHE.
The Asia Climate and Environment Learning Lab aims to foster collaboration, spark discussions, build capacity, and drive the green transformation urgently needed.
Day 3 Highlights from ANDE South Asia Convening 2024: Insights into scaling impact investment, boosting transparency, and enabling small businesses through supportive regulations.
Insights from Day 2 of the ANDE South Asia Convening 2024, focusing on key learnings from Strengthening Regional Ecosystems for Small and Growing Businesses.
Highlights from Day 1 of the ANDE South Asia Convening 2024: Strengthening Regional Ecosystems for Small and Growing Businesses.
To explore the feasibility of corporate partnerships for entrepreneurial ventures, this report investigates
the experiences of entrepreneurs who have successfully secured corporate procurement contracts in
various country contexts. Their journeys, best practices, and actionable strategies can serve as a roadmap
for entrepreneurs aspiring to navigate the complexities of corporate procurement. These case studies
not only highlight the innovative solutions these entrepreneurs have developed but also underscore the
importance of building strong relationships with corporations and understanding their procurement needs.
Explore climate insights and unpack climate challenges with Global Business Inroads (GBI).
The ESEA team’s Scale through SCALE Workshop in Vietnam showcased valuable insights from a panel discussion centered on five key pillars: selecting the right enterprises, implementing cost-sharing to enhance performance, addressing critical challenges, leveraging evaluation for growth, and leading by example. These discussions underscore the significance of fostering a dynamic, inclusive ecosystem to empower scalable and impactful entrepreneurship across Southeast Asia.
East Africa is emerging as a vibrant hub for climate innovation, with a growing number of innovators and stakeholders developing solutions to address the region’s pressing climate challenges. The region's unique combination of urgent climate needs, a burgeoning tech ecosystem, and an increasing focus on sustainability has attracted significant attention from investors looking to support the advancement of climate action.
Within the East Africa climate ecosystem, stakeholder networks and relationships are crucial for ensuring the successful implementation of climate action policy and innovative solutions. Effective collaboration across the diverse stakeholders shaping the East Africa climate ecosystem, is key to fostering a more integrated and impactful approach for tackling climate challenges. Several factors influence how these stakeholders interact and collaborate within the climate ecosystem. These include the availability of funding, policy frameworks, technological infrastructure, and the strength of local entrepreneurial support systems.
This study examines the dynamics of climate innovation in East Africa, with a focus on the interactions, relationships and networks among key climate stakeholders. Qualitative and quantitative data collection was used to identify the enablers, barriers, and support needs critical to fostering a mature and integrated climate innovation ecosystem in the region. The insights provided in this report are aimed at informing stakeholders on the varying factors shaping interactions among key players in the ecosystem. Greater awareness of these dynamics can help reduce fragmentation in adaptation and mitigation efforts, while also enhancing the scalability of climate solutions to drive increased impact and inclusivity in East Africa’s climate ecosystem.