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Complementarity between agro-industry and smallholders in Sub-Saharan Africa
By providing jobs, technical assistance and development projects to village communities, industrial groups strengthen their economic and social well-being – and can complete their production with the...
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Understanding SMEs in developing countries to meet their needs more effectively
There is now universal agreement on the crucial role of SMEs – which comprise the bulk of businesses in developing countries – particularly in creating jobs. Nevertheless, there are many different – s...
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Promoting local agricultural production in an emerging country: the example of Les Vergers du Mékong
By promoting the fruit, coffee and tea production of smallholders in Vietnam, which is subsequently processed locally into products with high added value, Les Vergers du Mékong ensures profitability w...
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Agriculture: Nigeria’s job creation engine
Unemployed youth in Nigeria are estimated at over 60%. As this figure increases, so does the risk of insurgencies. The solution could come from agriculture; yet young smallholders face the problem of...
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Strengthening value chains in Africa: conditions for sustainable contractual arrangements
Africa continues to suffer from extreme poverty and malnutrition and the agri-food sector faces numerous challenges. Contract farming can boost value chain efficiency by enhancing coordination between...
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Using the Theory of Change to optimize the investment impact
Agricultural programmes are a preferred instrument to achieve positive impact on local communities. Today’s DFIs, including Proparco, are looking for financial results but also aim to achieve economic...
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Under what conditions do labels support development? The example of coffee
The coffee sector, a source of income for 25 million producers around the world, is faced with social and environmental challenges which have led to it being a focus of attention for certifications an...
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The role of agribusiness in development: a long-standing debate
Agribusiness and its role in economic development has given rise to much debate. Although it is frequently perceived in terms of negative externalities, it remains a solid vector for creating jobs and...
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Corporate governance: journey of a Kenyan bank
I&M's corporate governance structures have evolved considerably, driven in particular by the regulatory framework and I&M's aspiration to professionalize and enhance its governance framework. As acqui...
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Promoting good corporate governance: the Peruvian experience
“Good corporate governance guidelines for Peruvian companies” were published in July 2002 with the aim of strengthening and enhancing governance in the country’s businesses. Ten years later it appeare...
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INAD-CI, an association of company directors promoting good governance
The National Institute of Directors of Côte d’Ivoire (Institut national des administrateurs de Côte d’Ivoire – INAD-CI) was set up in April 2013 by a group of corporate executives and professional org...
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Reforming governance in pursuit of growth: the case of Adenia and Opham
Adenia Partners is closely involved in the day-to-day management of its investees. In particular, it has partnered Opham, a Malagasy pharmaceutical products distributor, and recast its corporate gover...
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Good governance practices: Organizing business succession
Not planning your succession often means planning the failure of its transfer. Consequently, a successful transfer generally entails a successful planning of the succession. To achieve this, this plan...
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Taking over at the helm of a company: duties, challenges and solutions
The issue of taking over at the helm of a company has long been – and is still today – a taboo in Africa. When the time comes to appoint a successor, it is often perceived as being the end of the worl...
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An example of commitment to good governance: DFIs and corporate governance support
With the collaboration of the CGDF Working Group: Marta Viegas-Rocha (IDB Invest), President; Sanaa Abouzaïd (SFI); Elisabeth Alpe (ADB); Vassilis Christakis (BSTDB); Andres Oneto (CAF); Shirley Payet...
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Good governance: accelerating growth and sustainable development
Good governance principles and a management infrastructure are vital to reflection on sustainable development requirements and to ensuring they are properly applied. It is the very essence of a partic...
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Good corporate governance practices: constantly developing
Corporate governance appeared in the 1970s and has become a core component of the functioning of the private sector. It is both a process and a conceptual and organizational framework and is based on...
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Supporting start-ups in Africa: Schneider Electric’s approach
In Africa, Schneider Electric implements a strategy based on supporting innovation, by taking a commercial approach tailored to people’s needs, managing two specialized impact funds which focus on soc...
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Why and how does Orange finance innovation in Africa?
Africa, which has already experienced some entrepreneurial success stories, is powering up and seeing the emergence of a new generation of entrepreneurs in innovation. However, digital Africa still fo...
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Supporting digital innovation ecosystems: what role for DFIs?
When it is properly supported, digital innovation can act as a powerful catalyst for achieving sustainable development goals (SDGs). Innovation dynamics are very important in Africa and play a key rol...
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