ANDE 2010 Annual Conference - Register Now!

The 2010 ANDE Annual Conference will take place September 29th - October 1st, 2010, in Glen Cove, New York.  The conference offers an excellent opportunity for members to strengthen relationships, receive up-to-date insights on SGB sector initiatives, and play a pivotal role in charting ANDE's for the next year. This event is targeted at high-level executives of ANDE member organizations, including leading investors, technical assistance providers, foundations, and experts. 

G-20 SME Finance Challenge

The Group of Twenty Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors (G-20) and Ashoka's Changemakers, with support from the Rockefeller Foundation, are proud to announce the G-20 SME Finance Challenge. ANDE, a network partner for the Challenge, has been advising the Treasury Department on the SME Challenge since the fall, and we are thrilled to support its launch. The unique collaboration between the G-20 countries and nonprofit organizations, such as the Rockefeller Foundation and Ashoka Changemakers, demonstrates the cooperative nature of this competition and the strong backing it has received by all parties.  The deadline has been extended until September 5, 2010. 

Competition homepage: www.changemakers.com/SME-Finance
Network Partners: http://www.changemakers.com/en-us/node/84109
Expert Commentators: http://www.changemakers.com/en-us/node/84738

ANDE 2009 Impact Report

ANDE is proud to announce the release of its 2009 Impact Report. The Impact Report is the first publication of its type—aggregating sector impact and demonstrating the successes of ANDE members over the past year. This report will serve as a benchmark as ANDE continues to move forward and chart its progress. Download the full report and the Spanish Executive Summary.

Catalyzing Support for Small and Growing Businesses in Developing Countries: Mapping the Policies of International Development Donors & Investors
Over the past few months, ANDE has been working with Estara Barbarasa, Harvard Kennedy School Masters 2010, to survey the development agencies and categorize current efforts underway in the SME space.  This report depicts the landscape of development agencies that fund and support small and medium enterprises in developing countries.  The findings enable ANDE and the broader sector to act more strategically in our approach to influence and shape the international development SME agenda.  Download the full report.

ANDE Members-Only Portal

ANDE members enjoy exclusive access to tools like our Intermediary and Funder Directory, Resource Library, and more! If you do not remember your login information, please contact us.