Supporting entrepreneurs in developing countries
We offer micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in developing countries better access to the financing and support services they need. Our objective is to help entrepreneurs position themselves in the market and grow.
Entrepreneurship as driver of economic and social change
The economies of developing and emerging countries are dominated by MSMEs, which are often informal and precarious in nature. By focusing on entrepreneurs, we help them create jobs, drive sustainable development and reduce poverty.
Our initiatives help businesses
We empower businesses in developing countries to succeed and grow, the world over, from Latin America to Africa. Our teams help entrepreneurs draw up business strategies and optimize their operations.
Support MSMEs with their operations and strategies
- Analyze the needs of businesses to help them with their structure
- Pinpoint obstacles and find solutions to overcome them
Finance and support growth and innovation
- Implement strategies to meet growth and innovation targets
- Improve access to financing for businesses for their development and growth
Support entrepreneurial skills of women
- Promote soft skills, like leadership and self-confidence, through training, coaching and mentorship
- Offer support services
Promote youth entrepreneurship
- Design programs combining financial literacy, guidance and financing for young entrepreneurs
We find solutions that suit local realities
EFECS project in Sri Lanka
Facilitate the sustainable growth and development of MSMEs
This project enabled us to help entrepreneurs sustainably manage their finances and their activities. It also highlighted the important role played by financial cooperatives in the day-to-day operations of small businesses.
After taking the innovation training program, I expanded my store. It's no longer a single room; it’s now an open space offering customers a lot more products. My goal is to make this store a one-stop shop for every customer by providing groceries, food and even delicious teas.
Graduar PYMES project in Colombia
Provide guidance to financial institutions and promote inclusive finance
We support 5 local financial institutions to better serve MSMEs, which in turn benefit from financial services and products in line with their needs so they can organize and evolve.
We finally have space for our business. I can't help but be totally moved to see this dream come true. After years of struggling to get the resources needed to move this project forward, and after going through the most difficult year for my business and myself, today it's a reality and nothing short of a miracle!
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Making sure farmers have the tools they need
Empowering women and promoting gender equality
