The "missing middle" of small businesses with Shamina Singh

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This Kenyan small business platform is built for the hustle

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How data and AI can drive change: 4 ways forward

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5 ways to propel inclusive climate change

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When business at Kivaya Josiah’s three cybercafes in Kenya dried up during the pandemic, he needed to hustle for new ways to make a living.

Mastercard Strive 

With philanthropic support from the Mastercard Impact Fund, we work with partners to meet small businesses where they are and support them with innovative digital and data-first solutions to unleash their full potential to catalyze inclusive growth.

(partner) Mastercard Strive 

Middle East & Africa

Small business

North America

Asia Pacific

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