
Like the majority of other economies, developing countries were hit by the recession in 2020. Two years after the outbreak of the pandemic, their recovery is however slower than in […]Continue Reading

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