Elizabeth Fustos has extensive expertise in the design and implementation of economic growth programs in Europe and Eurasia, Asia, and Africa, with a particular focus on partnership development with the private and public sectors, donors, academia,…
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USAID’s Strengthening Private Enterprise for the Digital Economy (SPEED) activity works with the government and private sector to mobilize the digital economy for enterprise-led development and increase the participation of small-medium enterprises (SMEs) in the digital economy
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Building on a decade’s worth of USAID activities in the agricultural and tourism sectors, RCRA will stimulate a sustainable and inclusive recovery from the regional crisis of conflict in Ukraine, accelerate inclusive, climate-resilient economic development in rural Moldova, and increase the competitiveness of key economic sectors: agriculture, wine, and tourism.
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Key Insights From the International and Development Finance Institutions on How to Harness Repayable Grants to Build Financial Ecosystems and Nascent Businesses
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The private sector plays a critical role in advocating for better governance and strengthening democratic systems. So why are they often overlooked?
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Tara Sabre Collier is the Practice Lead for Climate and Private Sector Engagement at Chemonics UK. A sustainable finance advisor to governments and development finance institutions, Tara also leads the Chemonics UK-led MOBILIST policy platform and…
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The Moldova Future Technologies Activity (FTA) funded by USAID and Sweden builds upon 15 years of work in economic competitiveness by connecting local innovative sectors to global markets.
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Balancing ethical concerns with a demand-led approach to trading relationships can transform fragile value chains into resilient market systems that pay out for emerging and developed economies as well as suppliers and buyers.
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Experts from our projects across Latin America offer tips and insights about critical skills needed for effective private sector engagement.
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Economic and political stability in Tunisia hinges on sustainable employment opportunities.
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Dany Khy is a senior international development professional with more than 16 years of experience leading programs in economic development with a focus on entrepreneurship, finance, and forging innovative public-private partnerships in the world’s largest emerging…
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If private sector engagement (PSE) is a journey — with some companies farther along than others — then what is the role of international development implementers to better enable and facilitate that engagement?
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