Guided research to capture the work of Youth Business International’s members. Developed the methodology and approach and coordinated with Dalberg’s research team and YBI to articulate the lessons learned and approach to supporting youth-led MSMEs. The final report can be found here.
Research: Argidius Foundation SME Ecosystem Reports
On behalf of the Argidius Foundation, Enabling Outcomes developed SME ecosystem mapping reports for target geographies for the foundation. Argidius uses these reports as valuable tools in developing strategies for their engagements. The mappings give a contextual overview of the corresponding country and shed light on the challenges and opportunities for SME development and poverty alleviation. In addition, theResearch: Argidius Foundation SME Ecosystem Reports [Read More]
Investing in Women: Perspectives from the DGGF Portfolio
DGGF set out to identify where and how it is currently reaching female entrepreneurs, and to gain a better understanding of what capital providers can do to better serve female entrepreneurs’ financial needs. The research focused on what could be learned by concentrating on the SMEs financed by the funds in which DGGF has invested.Investing in Women: Perspectives from the DGGF Portfolio [Read More]
Accelerating Early-stage Fintech Startups
Working with the Catalyst Team at BFA, Caren researched the landscape of global accelerator models for emerging market fintech startups to understand the offers for early stage acceleration. The report, “Accelerating Early-stage Inclusive Fintech Startups in Emerging Markets” assesses what Catalyst Fund does well and what it could do better. Read the report here.
Fairtrade Impact-Based Standards Market Research
This project explored market acceptance of the potential of allowing producer organizations to design their own, individualized development paths (by creating their own ‘impact plans’) in line with a standard based on principles (rather than mandatory requirements). Enabling Outcomes along with Connective Impact carried out interviews with traders, retailers and brands to assess the potentialFairtrade Impact-Based Standards Market Research [Read More]