In Africa, micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) have been the hardest hit by the Covid-19 pandemic, which resulted in the biggest contraction in Africa in the last 25 years. […]Continue Reading
With technical assistance from the FCDO-funded Essor Programme, the world’s largest solar mini-grids are set to come online in 2023, changing the paradigm of the electricity sector. This project is […]Continue Reading
An interview with Erica Gerretsen, Acting Director for sustainable finance at DG International Partnerships, European Commission In this interview, INPA’s Erica Gerretsen speaks of the need to mobilise Continue Reading
In emerging markets, investors systematically carry out environmental and social (E&S) assessments of the projects or companies they target. Technical assistance is invaluable in understanding such issues, which Continue Reading
Technical and financial assistance for innovative entrepreneurship remains a core component of sustainable development. It helps redirect the economy towards sectors with higher added value. By taking a Continue Reading
While digital Africa is booming, technical assistance (TA) and financial assistance play a key role in the development of a start-up. In this context of innovation, accelerators and incubators are […]Continue Reading
Women’s World Banking combines impact investment and technical assistance to further develop and realize the potential of women’s contributions to economies and societies. Its gender-lens investing strategy Continue Reading
Since Private Sector & Development review examined technical assistance (TA) in 2011, international development has transitioned from Millennium to Sustainable Development Goals. This article identifies key Continue Reading
In developing countries, companies and financial institutions often need assistance for implementing their projects and improving their practices, especially their environmental, social and governance (ESG) Continue Reading
Interview with Ravi Shankar, Director, Africure Pharmaceuticals; Michelle Espinach, Sustainable bank manager, Banco Promerica; Patrick Joseph, Regional control and audit manager, Mission Laïque Française Continue Reading
