ANDE provides its members with a wide range of resources to support Small and Growing Businesses (SGBs), including training and workshops, a library of evidence and guidance, convening spaces for practitioners, and funding opportunities.
Ande conducts and supports research to answer crucial questions for practitioners and funders in the SGB sector. Our research activities, including the Global Accelerator Learning Initiative, Knowledge Hub, SGB Evidence Fund, and flagship publications such as the State of the Sector reports and ecosystem snapshots, help bridge the knowledge gap for SGB support organizations.
ANDE partners with donors to fund organizations supporting SGBs in developing economies. The funding encourages innovative investments and explores how small businesses can contribute to the sustainable development goals.
ANDE’s groups, including Learning Labs and Action Labs, are neutral convening spaces for diverse practitioners to share best practices and new research, discuss hot topics, and learn from one another. They also offer a venue for joint research or action on key issues. Most are open only to ANDE members.
With support from the Vitol Foundation, ANDE is pleased to launch the Mozambique Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Map, a new tool designed to improve connectivity within the entrepreneurial landscape across the country.
This essential resource includes a filterable web directory of the diverse ecosystem players in South Africa, including investors, entrepreneur support organizations, academic institutions, donors, and more.
The map is available in English and Portuguese.
The concept of gender-lens acceleration has taken hold in recent years, with various toolkits outlining how to be more gender inclusive at every step of the acceleration process, from selection to programming and alumni support. However, it is not well understood how effective these strategies have been in producing more equitable outcomes for women. This report aims to fill that information gap by synthesizing the research on accelerating women-led ventures, exploring case studies of two accelerator programs in Asia that have outsized impacts for such ventures, and spotlighting other programs with unique program models or perspectives.
With support from GIZ, ANDE is pleased to launch the South Africa Townships Ecosystem Map, a new tool designed to improve connectivity within the township entrepreneurial landscapes across the country.
This essential resource includes a filterable web directory of the diverse ecosystem players in South Africa, including investors, entrepreneur support organizations, academic institutions, donors, and more.
The map is available in English and Portuguese.
The Global Newsletter
ANDE sends out the Global Newsletter on the first Monday of every month to thousands of organizations and practitioners worldwide. This specialized channel is a valuable resource that keeps our subscribers updated on the work ANDE’s members do to promote entrepreneurship ecosystems, new sector opportunities, upcoming events, job postings in the development sector, and essential new resources. ANDE members can access our archive of recent editions on our dedicated webpage. If you’re not subscribed yet, sign up to stay well-informed and connected.
Learn about the immense potential of Africa’s circular economy and the opportunities it presents for Small and Growing Businesses (SGBs) to innovate, create value, and address waste management challenges.
Dakar, the host city of the Pan-African Conference, has a vibrant entrepreneurship ecosystem that supports small businesses.
Explore ADA's data-driven solutions to financial barriers for SGBs at the ANDE Pan-African Conference.
ANDE’s Career Center features job postings from ANDE members.