ANDE Updates and News
The health and safety of ANDE staff and our global network is our highest priority. We are actively monitoring government and multilateral guidance on the COVID-19 outbreak and best practices of other organizations regarding work and events. Please refer to our dedicated COVID-19 page for details on ANDE’s response and useful resources, and see our detailed page on impact measurement and management (IMM) in the context of coronavirus.
New GALI Report on Accelerating Women-Led Startups
There is significant evidence that women entrepreneurs face unique challenges in starting and growing businesses, particularly in emerging markets. Acceleration programs represent one potential model for overcoming these challenges through support services and investment. ANDE’s new knowledge brief uses Global Accelerator Learning Initiative (GALI) data on more than 14,000 ventures across 160 countries to examine trends in the acceleration of women-led ventures. Read the brief, which includes a detailed analysis of accelerator experience by gender and suggests areas for further research.
SGB Evidence Fund Selects First Round Winners
The Small and Growing Business (SGB) Evidence Fund, a joint effort between ANDE and the International Growth Centre (IGC), supports collaborations between researchers and practitioners to understand the most effective ways to support SGBs and the economic and social impact of SGB growth. Winners have been selected for the first round of proposals, and the second round of proposals closes on March 29. Learn more.
Since 2009, ANDE has been committed to building a global community of organizations that work to support entrepreneurs and SGBs in emerging markets. We have grown from 34 founding organizations into a global network of 300 collaborative, innovative, and determined members. In honor of our tenth anniversary, we’ve put together a video that highlights our mission, accomplishments and lays out our refreshed strategy for the next few years. With gratitude to our founders, members, funders, and other supporters, we invite you to take a look! Watch the video here.
The Strategy for ANDE's Next Decade
Over the past year, ANDE undertook a comprehensive strategy review process and has developed an updated strategy to carry us into our second decade. The new strategy builds upon ANDE’s core competencies and aligns with key international development goals. Read more here.
ANDE Issue Briefs Are Now Available!
This series of three issue briefs, published by ANDE in 2019 as part of our new strategy, is designed to create a common knowledge base that the SGB sector can use as a foundation to advance towards selected development goals. Each brief highlights how SGBs can play a critical role in this progress. Read them here.
Welcome to ANDE's Newest Members!
