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This case study aims to contribute toward closing this knowledge gap and shares an example of how a funder stimulated systemic change.

The objective of STRIVE Philippines was to improve the well-being of vulnerable households—especially for the children and youth within those households—through a market-based approach to economic strengthening in targeted value chains. By improving and expanding existing commercial relationships of vulnerable households, the project’s aim was to promote sustainable and commercially viable solutions that can continue to provide benefits beyond the life of STRIVE Philippines.

The information contained in this report represents the collective insights of 39 microfinance association leaders from 33 countries across Africa, Latin America, Eastern Europe, and Asia.

An analysis of evidence from seven projects that the value chain approach leads to patterns of outreach, outcomes and sustainability.

Hiring women to be sales agents to develop the embroidered garment value chain in Pakistan.

Documents innovations used to facilitate access to finance and unleashing the potential of the agricultural sector.