This report provides a data-driven situational analysis of the Entrepreneurship Support Organization (ESO) landscape across Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Panama. Based on original data from 75 organizations, it reveals an ecosystem anchored in experience but under strain due to chronic financial precarity and fragmented coordination. While ESOs achieve strong programmatic results, a critical gap remains in connecting early-stage ventures to growth capital.

This report provides a comprehensive situational analysis of Colombia's Entrepreneur Support Organization (ESO) ecosystem. Based on data from 36 organizations, it uncovers a seasoned and inclusive landscape anchored by a strong non-profit backbone. However, it also reveals a "scaling cliff" where support evaporates as ventures mature and a significant gap between programmatic success and access to growth capital.

This report presents a comprehensive overview of the Entrepreneur Support Organization (ESO) landscape in Mexico. Developed in collaboration with Bridge for Billions and ANDE, it explores key challenges, opportunities, and trends shaping the entrepreneurial ecosystem in the country.

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).

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.

Women leaders have shown promise in improving business performance. A survey by the International Labour Organisation (ILO) in 2019 – covering shopkeeping, sales or trade activities, manufacturing, construction, education, financial/insurance activities, and other economic services – observed that when enterprises have a gender-inclusive business culture and policies, they experienced 63 per cent increase in business productivity and profitability. Additionally, 60 per cent enhancement in the ability to attract and retain talent and a 59 per cent improvement in creativity, innovation and openness (ILO 2019).

Furthermore, globally, funders and investors are increasingly attracted to ethical and gender-inclusive funding, recognising its dual benefits to business and society. With a gender-smart approach, you can seize the opportunity to access the pool of funding by showcasing its tangible impact on gender-related outcomes, effectively aligning its initiatives with the evolving priorities of the investment landscape. Thus, by breaking down gender barriers, you can access diverse skills and expertise, strengthening your workforce and overall competitiveness.

Vietnam’s private capital market is entering a new phase of maturity, driven by strong macro fundamentals, digital acceleration, and investor optimism.

The Vietnam Innovation and Private Capital Report 2025, co-authored by Vietnam Private Capital Agency, National Innovation Center, and BCG, provides a comprehensive look at the trends shaping venture capital and private equity across one of Southeast Asia’s most dynamic economies.

Despite a global capital slowdown, Vietnam attracted $2.3B across 141 deals in 2024, signaling sustained investor confidence. The report explores key sectors including AI, energy, healthcare and education, and the impact of national reforms such as Resolution 57 on innovation and sustainability. With rising digital adoption, a growing middle class, and targeted government support, Vietnam offers compelling opportunities for investors and business leaders seeking long-term growth in the region.

The OECD Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Diagnostics report introduces a novel framework and dataset to assess and compare entrepreneurial ecosystems across all 38 OECD countries. Rather than producing a single index to rank countries, the report adopts a multi dimensional approach based on three core components: inputs, outputs, and variation. Inputs cover ten essential elements—Institutions, Culture, Networks, Infrastructure, Markets, Finance, Knowledge, Talent, Leadership, and Intermediate Services—captured through composite indexes built from about 40 indicators drawn from OECD statistics and other sources. Outputs reflect entrepreneurial performance, with indicators such as startup rates and business survival. The variation dimension measures how entrepreneurship is distributed socially and regionally, with attention to inclusivity, particularly for women and distribution of startups across regions. Each dimension is tracked at three time points to monitor ecosystem evolution and progress. Designed as a policy support tool, the report provides robust, evidence based insights to identify systemic bottlenecks and guide national strategies. It aims at facilitating informed dialogue and targeted policy action to build dynamic and balanced national entrepreneurial ecosystems. Released as a pilot, this first edition lays the foundation for future iterations, with continued refinement of data and analytical depth to enhance its relevance and impact.

This study offers a glimpse into the evolving landscape of impact capital in Malaysia. This project was initiated as an advocacy tool to help grow the impact investment movement in the country and foster meaningful conversations. While global interest in impact investing has surged, Malaysia’s ecosystem remains nascent yet brimming with potential. Our goal is to share the collective thoughts of key impact capital providers, giving you a clearer picture of where we are and where we’re headed.

Whether you’re just starting your journey in impact investing or are already making strides, our findings aim to reassure you that you’re part of a larger movement.

Our findings are accessible to all as we hope to inspire coordinated efforts that optimise resources, drive innovation, and ultimately transform the landscape of impact investing in Malaysia.

Business development service (BDS) programmes, such as accelerators and incubators, are increasingly looked to as promising ways to help entrepreneurs enhance their business skills, expand their networks, and access investment. In Fiji, there is a small but quickly growing entrepreneurial ecosystem supported by over a dozen BDS programmes. This report seeks to characterize the BDS landscape and form recommendations for its continued growth based on international research and established best practices from other ecosystems across the globe.

In this report, the authors assess the practices of Fiji's BDS providers against the SCALE principles, a set of recommendations published in 2021 by the Argidius Foundation which reflect global best practices for BDS provision. This study identified a total of 21 BDS programmes in the Fijian ecosystem administered by 14 service providers, including eight accelerators, five incubators, and eight additional programmes such as co-working spaces, grantmaking facilities, and technical assistance. Based on desk research and interviews with programme managers, the authors assessed Fiji’s accelerator and incubator landscape as moderately applying the SCALE principles.