Rural economic growth

Wealth creation – and hence poverty reduction – will depend on economic growth strategies in both rural and urban worlds. The Foundation is exploring with partners the best options to bridge critical market failures faced by Small and Medium Enterprises in accessing financial services and business mentoring.

Rural economic growth	SME development in Africa
Wealth creation – and hence poverty reduction - will depend on economic growth strategies in both rural and urban worlds. read more	Together with partners including Deutsche Bank Americas Foundation, Skoll and Shell Foundation, SFSA is co-investing in ASPIRE to support the growth of SME's in Eastern Africa. read more
Microfinance	Risk management
Results of an internet-based discussion forum on the role of Microfinance in microenterprise development.: read more	To be a farmer in a developing country is to live with risk. SFSA is currently investigating the design of products tailored to smallholder needs and best possible delivery systems. read more