“To those on the fence about investing in agricultural enterprises, I urge you to take a closer look. Agriculture is not merely another sector,” Atul Tandon, CEO, Opportunity International
In this ‘MSME Champions’ interview, Atul Tandon of Opportunity International explains how the organization channels funding to agripreneurs and small-scale farmers through its Farmer Support Agent network and local financial institutions. ‘MSME Champions’ is a series of interviews capturing the expertise and experiences of individuals and institutions supporting enterprises in the missing middle of agriculture, […]
“MSMEs play a crucial role in poverty reduction, particularly in the agricultural sector’s “missing middle,” Dorothy Nyambi, MEDA President and CEO
‘MSME Champions’ is a series of interviews capturing the expertise and experiences of individuals and institutions supporting enterprises in the missing middle of agriculture, as part of an advocacy campaign for the International Day for Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) on 27 June 2024. In this interview, Dorothy Nyambi, President and Chief Executive Officer […]
“We invest in sustainable business models and work with other funders to strengthen the business ecosystems in which MSMEs operate,” Liz Wilson, Deputy CEO, Small Foundation
‘MSME Champions’ is a series of interviews capturing the expertise and experiences of individuals and institutions supporting enterprises in the missing middle of agriculture, as part of an advocacy campaign for the International Day for Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) on 27 June 2024. In this interview, Liz Wilson, Deputy Chief Executive Officer (CEO) […]
“As stewards of natural capital, farmers deserve recognition as Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs),” Eduardo Tugendhat, Partner, Inclusive Growth and Nature, Palladium
In this ‘MSME Champions’ interview, Eduardo Tugendhat of Palladium shares gems of wisdom from his 36-year career designing and executing market-led approaches to accelerate inclusive economic growth and generate employment opportunities. ‘MSME Champions’ is a series of interviews capturing the expertise and experiences of individuals and institutions supporting enterprises in the missing middle of agriculture, […]
“We work with food entrepreneurs, understand where they currently are, where they want to go, and build their skills to get there,” Kindra Halvorson, Chief Transformation Officer, TechnoServe
In this ‘MSME Champions’ interview, Kindra Halvorson of TechnoServe explains how the organization has supported 700 food entrepreneurs to build their visions of thriving business. ‘MSME Champions’ is a series of interviews capturing the expertise and experiences of individuals and institutions supporting enterprises in the missing middle of agriculture, as part of an advocacy campaign […]
“It is very concerning that the frontrunners of agricultural value chains continue to wait for access to investment finance,” Hernan Manson, Head, Inclusive Agribusiness and Food Systems, International Trade Centre
In this ‘MSME Champions’ interview, Hernan Manson of the International Trade Centre talks about a unique collaborative programme that links agricultural enterprises to finance and international markets. ‘MSME Champions’ is a series of interviews capturing the expertise and experiences of individuals and institutions supporting enterprises in the missing middle of agriculture, as part of an […]
“Micro enterprises and farmers are more exposed to climate risks than ever. We must accelerate financial innovation to ensure that these risks are distributed more equitably across the value chain,” Yves Moury, Founder and CEO, Fundación Capital
In this ‘MSME Champions’ interview, Yves Moury of Fundación Capital describes how Fundación Capital contributes to improving the economic and financial livelihoods of micro, small and medium-size enterprises from three angles: financial inclusion, economic inclusion, and digital inclusion. ‘MSME Champions’ is a series of interviews capturing the expertise and experiences of individuals and institutions supporting […]
“For 15 years, GAWA Capital has invested in microfinance and similar institutions to support MSMEs in emerging markets,” Agustín Vitórica, co-CEO, GAWA Capital
In this ‘MSME Champions’ interview, Agustín Vitórica, Co-CEO of GAWA Capital, explains the impact investment firm’s approach to supporting small and growing businesses in Latin America, Asia and Africa. ‘MSME Champions’ is a series of interviews capturing the expertise and experiences of individuals and institutions supporting enterprises in the missing middle of agriculture, as part […]
“By systematically graduating cooperatives through tailored business support, AgriGRADE enhances their professionalism, efficiency, and access to finance,” Cees van Rij, Director, AgriGRADE
In this ‘MSME Champions’ interview, Cees van Rij of AgriGRADE explains how a new data-driven approach is helping to graduate agricultural cooperatives into more mature, investment-ready firms. ‘MSME Champions’ is a series of interviews capturing the expertise and experiences of individuals and institutions supporting enterprises in the missing middle of agriculture, as part of an […]
“MSMEs in agriculture present one of the greatest opportunities for inclusive and sustainable development in Africa,” Samuel Ndonga, Managing Director, Samawati Capital Partners
In this ‘MSME Champions’ interview, Samuel Ndonga of Samawati Capital Partners describes how the firm mobilizes public and private capital for SME growth in the agriculture sector. ‘MSME Champions’ is a series of interviews capturing the expertise and experiences of individuals and institutions supporting enterprises in the missing middle of agriculture, as part of an […]