This blog captures key insights from the session, outlining existing barriers, opportunities for scale, and cross-cutting reflections from the ANDE IMT World Cafe session and the “Catalyzing Innovative Technologies in Waste & Circularity for Dignified Jobs” workshop, held in partnership with Villgro.
The cohort explored the concept of intersectionality and its importance in business development programming from the two invited expert speakers; Shamha Naseer, Gender Specialist for the Youth Empowerment Portfolio in Asia and the Pacific at UNDP’s Bangkok Regional Hub, and Ian Jones, Co-Founder and Director at Mekong Inclusive Ventures.
Key learnings from the KINETIK-ANDE Investment Manager Training, taking place from 30 June to 4 July 2025 in Jakarta, Indonesia.
What Our Members Want to Discuss in 2025—a sneak peek into the curation process for the Global Annual Conference agenda
ANDE’s gender-smart ecosystem strategy is transforming support for women entrepreneurs in West Africa through collaborative design, digital innovation, and the AWA platform—bridging regional gaps and scaling inclusive solutions.
Represented by Southern Africa Regional Head Ercilia Mata Ubisse, ANDE will contribute data-driven insights and grassroots perspectives to strengthen global startup and MSME ecosystems through the G20 platform.
This power-packed session themed ‘Scaling Across Borders’ will convene key players across Francophone and Anglophone West African entrepreneurial ecosystem; including ESOs, funders, and women-led SGBs
ANDE Asia chapters, in collaboration with Heifer International, launch the INGO Impact Investing Learning Series to convene a curated group of INGO practitioners to learn, share, and grow together.