Enterprise and Community Development

Building resilient communities by investing in the sustainability of enterprises, entrepreneurs, and farmers.

“Small businesses are the backbone of our economy and the cornerstones of communities.”

Explore related client case studies.

In collaboration with Pyxera Global, the Mastercard Foundation initiated the MSME COVID-19 Recovery and Resilience Program (CRRP) in Ghana to tackle the economic repercussions of COVID-19 on Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). The program aimed to boost Ghana's economy by fortifying the MSME network and enhancing MSMEs' capacity to revitalize, maintain, and expand their ventures.
Tradition. Innovation. Entrepreneurship. That’s how we’ll preserve the vibrant culture held together by traditional African weaving. The global handicraft market is projected to exceed US$1 trillion by 2030 but it largely bypasses African products. This initiative elevates traditional craft, infuses it with innovative methods and markets, and reinvests into communities.
COVID-19 exposed symptoms of our fracturing systems—and an opportunity to foster change. With the status quo challenged, a flurry of activity revealed a paradigm shift toward a better, equitable future. The Reimagine Series showcases the possibilities when business, government, and civil society work together towards a common goal.

Enterprise & Community Development is only one of our tools for catalyzing change. 

Let's do something extraordinary together.

Whether your business would appreciate our help, or you personally have capabilities and capacities to offer, we look forward to connecting.