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In search of more equitable impact

Three ways in which the Market Development Facility has been mainstreaming Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) across the programme, creating more equitable impact.

Holly Lard Krueger
Oct. 13, 2023
Responding to challenges in adapting MSD approaches to the care economy

Care economy interventions require rethinking some of the MSD tools.

Holly Lard Krueger
June 23, 2022
Adapting the MSD approach to the care economy

Addressing care work in MSD projects is tough but necessary.

Holly Lard Krueger
June 23, 2022
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
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
Women as agricultural sales agents get results

Direct sales agent models can empower women economically and meet agribusiness objectives.

Holly Lard Krueger
March 30, 2021
Practical guidance for promoting digital inclusion

Innovations in digital technology as a result of COVID-19 are leaving some vulnerable groups even further behind

Holly Lard Krueger
Aug. 24, 2020