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Earth calling: market systems are embedded in nature

Given the environmental crisis that is engulfing us, incorporating environmental and social systems into the MSD approach is long overdue

Roel Hakemulder
Dec. 3, 2021
The importance of resilience thinking in market system development programs

We are testing USAID's framework to define and measure market systems resilience in fragile contexts

Dan Hudner
Nov. 15, 2021
Launching now: new crowd-sourced MSD tool stocktaking

Seeking MSD tools for a new open-access library for the market systems community

Bronwyn Irwin
Nov. 10, 2021
Putting a SPRING in the step of MSD!

Using Human Centred Design (HCD) to understand the challenges faced by a programme's beneficiaries

Gordon Freer
Oct. 28, 2021
Effective MSD leaders in fragile and conflict-affected situations

Part 2: the characteristics of effective MSD leaders in FCAS and the challenges faced in inclusive market development

Holly Lard Krueger
Oct. 26, 2021
Pursuit of the practical and pragmatic

Part 1: MSD implementation in fragile and conflict-affected situations

Holly Lard Krueger
Oct. 26, 2021
Is inclusive housing finally on the development agenda? Some clues point to yes

Markets play a key role in making housing more inclusive

Patrick McAllister
Oct. 26, 2021
Sustainability in a failed state

It is estimated that by 2030, 60 per cent of the world's poor will live in states affected by fragility, conflict and violence1.

Ben Taylor
Oct. 8, 2021
How does the private sector measure social inclusion and its return on investment?

Insights from a review of the frameworks that businesses use to meet social goals

Erin Markel
July 23, 2021
Combining resilience and market systems: supporting peace and prosperity

Market systems development is a necessary condition for building meaningful economic resilience. There. I’ve said it!

David Elliott
July 9, 2021
Lessons and early evidence of COVID-19 resilience and recovery

Practical experiences in COVID-19 market systems responses

Linda Jones
June 21, 2021
Celebrating a legacy: making market systems work better for the poor – what have we learned?

Experiences inspired by Alan Gibson

Joanna Ledgerwood
June 3, 2021
Breaking down resilience silos

Strengthening market, farm and household resilience through climate smart agriculture

Katie Niemeyer
May 14, 2021
What do we really know about COVID-19’s impact on MSD professionals?

USAID’s Market Systems and Partnerships (MSP) Activity is conducting a rapid industry survey to understand the impact of the pandemic on MSD professionals

Holly Lard Krueger
April 28, 2021
Are we there yet? The quest for women’s economic empowerment at scale in agricultural market systems, part 2

Part 2: Beyond partnerships

Anna Garloch
April 14, 2021