Economic Empowerment
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Focus Area

Economic Empowerment

Inclusive economic growth that equips individuals and communities with skills, resources, and sustainable livelihood pathways.

Overview

How we work in this space

We drive inclusive economic growth by equipping individuals and communities with the skills, resources, and opportunities needed to participate meaningfully in Africa's economic transformation. Our approach addresses systemic barriers to finance, strengthens local enterprise, and creates sustainable livelihood pathways, especially for women and young people.

Local enterprises and livelihood pathways strengthened around market demand.

Women and young people better positioned for productivity and enterprise growth.

Financial inclusion and community-led economic systems improved.

Practice Areas

  • Local economic development and locally driven enterprise support
  • Youth employment and skills development
  • Enterprise development and investment readiness
  • Financial inclusion through VSLAs and Savings for Transformation models
  • Stakeholder capacity building for governments, partners, and communities

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Capabilities we combine around this theme

Our focus areas are delivered through integrated services, combining evidence, programme support, communications, and institutional strengthening as needed.

Research, Evidence and Policy Advisory

Applied research, evaluations, and policy advisory services that strengthen decision-making and programme effectiveness.

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Programme Design and Implementation

Scalable development and humanitarian programmes with end-to-end implementation support.

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Social Enterprise and Systems Development

Inclusive markets, social enterprise growth, and sustainable systems that drive long-term economic and social impact.

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Capacity Development

Practical capacity building for educators, institutions, governments, partners, and communities.

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