Theme
Entrepreneurial Ecosystems

This content is also available in: Español, Português

February 26, 2026

ANDE participated in the final consultation on South Africa’s National Entrepreneurship Strategy (NES). This engagement builds on ANDE’s sustained participation in the NES consultation process since November 2024.

READ MORE
February 23, 2026

Discover how Stanford Seed is helping entrepreneurs across Africa, South Asia, and Indonesia grow thriving businesses that create jobs and transform communities. Learn how their programs turn potential into measurable impact.

READ MORE

The adoption of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) standards is relevant not only because investors are more inclined to consider them in their investment decisions but also due to their potential positive impact on sustainable development. While ESG implementation is still mostly voluntary, governments around the world are increasingly integrating these standards into their legal frameworks. Thus, understanding how the law supports ESG adoption becomes essential. However, the law alone is not sufficient to ensure that companies apply these standards. Investment is also needed to guarantee that the impact of ESG practices is long-lasting. In this paper we present our findings on how legal frameworks of 10 countries support ESG standards implementation, and what funding alternatives are available, particularly to small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

READ MORE
By ANDE

Este estudio presenta una primera estimación del mercado de inversión de impacto en México.

Desarrollado por ANDE en colaboración con GIZ México, ofrece una lectura actualizada del ecosistema, con información sobre tendencias, actores clave y hallazgos que apoyan una mejor toma de decisiones, así como la identificación de oportunidades y brechas.

READ MORE
December 3, 2025

New commitments in finance, innovation, and Africa’s leadership signal unprecedented opportunities for MSMEs.

READ MORE
Njeri Lucy
Years of Experience
18 years
November 13, 2025

Launched in 2019, ASEAN Access connects small businesses across Southeast Asia with trade intelligence, matchmaking, and training.

READ MORE
October 21, 2025

ANDE’s strategy focuses on accelerating resources and partnerships that power small business growth—the engine driving jobs, inclusion, and sustainable development.

READ MORE