In Pakistan, promising small and medium-sized enterprises are turning their innovative ideas into reality — and improving livelihoods — with a boost from a special grant fund.
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Efrain Laureano
Senior Vice President, Asia Business Unit
Dr. Efrain Laureano is a senior natural resources economist with more than 30 years of experience managing USAID development programs. He currently serves as the senior vice president of Chemonics’ Asia Division. Previously, Efrain was the chief…
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Joshua Leland
Vice President, Corporate Development
Joshua Leland is a distinguished development professional with more than two decades of progressive experience managing teams and driving growth. His expertise spans strategic leadership, entrepreneurial initiatives, and executive management in both headquarters and overseas roles.…
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Isaiah Oliver
Deputy Chief of Party - Partnerships, Climate Finance for Development Accelerator
Isaiah Oliver is a private sector engagement, trade and investment, and climate finance expert with more than 13 years of experience focusing on the Middle East, Asia, Europe and Eurasia, and Latin America. He has conducted…
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Anne Spahr
Chief of Party
Anne Spahr is a micro, small, and medium enterprise (MSME) finance and business development specialist with more than 15 years of experience designing and overseeing initiatives to facilitate finance and improve livelihoods for farmers, fishermen, and…
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With structured financial and business support, small- and medium-sized enterprises in Pakistan are reaching their full potential.
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The Philippines is shifting from a cash-based economy to an electronic one to create a more efficient and transparent financial system.
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Conservation efforts in the Philippines mobilize user-friendly technology and government, community, and private sector partnerships in the fight against deforestation.
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