A workshop exploring a Risk-Share Facility designed to improve TA services access and strengthen deal flow for Africa’s mid-cap companies through innovative blended finance solutions.
New commitments in finance, innovation, and Africa’s leadership signal unprecedented opportunities for MSMEs.
Women-led agribusinesses take center stage at IFIF 2025 in Tamale, connecting with investors to bridge financing gaps.
This report provides an overview of the 2025 Inaugural Pan Africa Conference, hosted by the Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs (ANDE), held in Dakar, Senegal, from February 11–13.
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.
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
The initiative will update ecosystem maps, analyze critical data, and offer strategic tools to enhance support for small and growing businesses.