The "missing middle" of small businesses with Shamina Singh

About the Center

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This Kenyan small business platform is built for the hustle

Focus Areas

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How data and AI can drive change: 4 ways forward

Events

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5 ways to propel inclusive climate change

Insights

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New technologies, a surge in federal funding, and strategic partnerships are driving rapid growth of the community development finance sector and bolstering resilience at a time of record small business creation - but there is still a pressing need for further action to fully realize this critical moment. 

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North America

How community development finance is supporting entrepreneur growth in the U.S.

Small business

Asia Pacific

Middle East & Africa

Europe

Latin American & Caribbean

Global

AI for social impact

Climate change

Data for good

Digital transformation

Economic development

Financial health

Financial inclusion

Gender equity

Global development

Public-private partnerships