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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On April 26-27, 2023, we participated in this global, community-driven event on digital development.
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Access to the internet alone, while important, cannot guarantee an equally engaging, value-creating, equitable representation in the digital era.
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Melissa Marland brings more than 20 years of experience in sustainable development, including 17 years with Chemonics in leadership positions spanning proposal strategy and design, work planning, and performance management. An expert in USAID business development,…
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Global development firm enables next-gen talents to develop and scale more than 200 sustainable, social, and environmental solutions that focus on achieving the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.
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Each year, USAID recognizes projects that are collaborating with countries and communities to work toward sustainable growth and resilience in the digital age.
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Accelerating Innovation in the Decade of Action
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Watch this dynamic, live streamed event (recorded on October 27 in Washington, D.C.). The event takes a look at the role of the global development and sustainability community in supporting local innovators to accelerate transformative
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Key Considerations for Advancing an Inclusive and Sustainable Digital Economy
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USAID’s JOBS Activity in Tunisia launched an innovative online marketplace to assist SMEs affected by the pandemic with obtaining funding to stay afloat and grow their operations.
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Digital currencies have the potential to make a lasting impact on global development by being more inclusive and secure.
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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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