In this Member Spotlight, Carole Ramella, Managing Director of GFA Consulting, highlights how the firm helps SMEs strengthen their internal systems to become genuinely investment-ready. Through tools such as the Business Diagnostic and Financial Control Tool, GFA provides clear insights, actionable priorities, and reliable financial visibility.
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.
The initiative will update ecosystem maps, analyze critical data, and offer strategic tools to enhance support for small and growing businesses.
We are excited to host you for the ANDE Metrics from the Ground Up Conference 2025 that will take place in Nairobi, Kenya!