Perspectives
Skilling programs are necessary but not sufficient. Young entrepreneurs need networks, market information and capital — in that order.
Training alone does not create thriving young enterprises. The youth who succeed are the ones connected to markets, to mentors, and to early capital — and supported by an enabling environment that does not punish small, formalising businesses.
We make the case for an integrated approach to youth and women economic empowerment, and what funders and employers can do differently.
Climate-smart practices only scale when the financing follows. Where the capital gaps really sit — and how blended finance can close them.
May 20, 2026
The financing gap for micro, small and medium enterprises is well documented. Closing it takes more than capital — it takes the right non-financial support.
May 11, 2026
Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning is not a reporting afterthought. Built in from design, it is how programs actually improve.
Apr 23, 2026