ANDE Updates and News
Register Now for the 2020 Metrics from the Ground Up Conference
ANDE’s 2020 Metrics from the Ground Up conference will take place alongside the virtual Sankalp Global Summit from November 2-6, 2020. This will give our members and community in India (and beyond) the chance to meet and share knowledge and best practices on impact measurement and management while also participating in the first-ever virtual Sankalp summit. Participation in the Metrics events is included with your Sankalp registration, and ANDE is offering a scholarship for ANDE members participating in the metrics conference. View the agenda here and contact Saipriya Salla by October 21 for more information about registration and scholarships. Tickets start at $50.
Read ANDE's New Report on Impact Investing in Latin AmericaIn 2018 and 2019 the global impact investing market continued to grow, and is now estimated at approximately USD $715 billion. The Latin American market reflects similar trends, though it faces unique challenges and opportunities. ANDE’s new report, available in English, Spanish, and Portuguese, captures characteristics of the impact investing sector in Latin America over the past two years based on a sample of 83 impact investors active in the region. Through institution-level and deal-level data shared by these investors, this report gives a snapshot of where and how capital is being allocated and identifies challenges that the impact ecosystem faces. This year’s report also features profiles specific to Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, and Central America.
2019 State of the SGB Sector Report Now Available
ANDE has been tracking the growth and impact of the small and growing business sector in emerging market economies for our annual State of the Sector report since 2009. The analysis examines global trends in support for small and growing businesses through capacity development services, direct private investment, and donor funding, as well as specific trends by region. The latest report, available in English, Spanish, and Portuguese, provides a retrospective summary of key developments and trends in the sector in 2019 and relevant insights based on initial data and emerging information on the potential impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on those trends in 2020.
Announcing ANDE's New Executive Director
ANDE is thrilled to welcome its new Executive Director, Richenda Van Leeuwen! Richenda was selected from a global group of candidates via a thorough search process that included senior staff from the Aspen Institute, ANDE, and ANDE’s Executive Committee. We look forward to ANDE’s continued impact in the SGB sector under Richenda’s leadership!
Issue Brief: The SGB Sector and the COVID-19 Crisis
The effect of COVID-19 on economies around the world has been unprecedented. While evidence on this impact is only beginning to emerge, it is clear that the economic damage has been particularly severe for SGBs in emerging markets. ANDE and Dalberg look at initial evidence regarding the impact of COVID-19 on SGBs and the SGB support sector more broadly in emerging markets. Read the brief, including a summary of current risks, impacts, and needs so that organizations and individuals who support SGBs can ensure more effective interventions. Read the June 2020 data addendum for updated information on what has and hasn't changed.Refer to our COVID-19 resource hub for useful resources, including a dedicated page for IMM in the context of coronavirus.
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