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How technology unleashes women’s potential

April 25, 2023

Delving deeper into the topic of "knowledge is power: harnessing technology for greater gender equality." Exploring the challenges that women...

MEDA releases updated Gender and Environment-Mainstreamed Business Improvement Tool

April 21, 2023

In 2022, MEDA decided to synthesize learnings and update the GEM Framework based on the feedback received from clients and...

Mastercard Foundation Request for an Expression of Interest: Domiciliation in Africa Study

April 21, 2023

Consultancy to conduct a study on Africa as a domiciliation jurisdiction for investment vehicles and funds, deadline May 5th, 2023.

Putting down roots for his family and the community: Omar’s story

April 3, 2023

If you asked Omar what he thought he would be doing for work a few years ago, the answer probably...

The voices of AVENIR: What we learned from women and youth producers in Senegal

March 24, 2023

Last month, MEDA hosted the first Agricultural Value Chains Fair in Senegal. From February 25th to 27th, 2023, it worked...

Water is precious: let’s protect it on World Water Day 2023

March 22, 2023

On March 22, 2023 at the UN Headquarters in New York City, the first global UN conference on water in...

Canadian International Development Minister visits MEDA project, supports strong partnership that creates sustainable jobs and reduces poverty in the Philippines

March 10, 2023

The Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Canadian Minister of International Development & Pacific Economic Development, recently visited MEDA’s Resilience and Inclusion...

How social norms impact women entrepreneurs’ access to finance

March 8, 2023

Women’s economic empowerment (WEE) is integral to the growth of any economy. However, women entrepreneurs face restrictive social norms, attitudes,...

Bridging the Digital Divide on International Women’s Day

March 6, 2023

For International Women’s Day, we are pleased to share some of the International Women’s Day events MEDA staff will be...

How partnerships drive prosperity for local Haitian businesses

February 23, 2023

Haitian businesses have the raw talent and ambition to create businesses. But in Haiti, they face an uphill struggle. The...

MEDA Celebrates International Development Week

February 15, 2023

Last week, MEDA participated in International Development Week by highlighting the critical issues that matter to Canadians and those who...

How DeLaFinca is ‘Going for the Goals’ in Nicaragua’s Agri-food Sector

February 10, 2023

This week, MEDA will examine several key themes, including the role of localization, biodiversity, gender equality and social inclusion, and...