
Home / What We Do / Market Systems
Since 1953, MEDA has implemented market-oriented programming facilitating inclusive systems change by identifying levers for market growth while integrating low-income and excluded communities. MEDA has experience applying this strategy in a range of systems, globally: agriculture value chains, small-scale manufacturing, tourism and other economic sectors; financial and investment ecosystems; and business and entrepreneurship environments.
To achieve more inclusive and dynamic market systems, MEDA aims to analyze and understand target communities, sectors and market actors, associated barriers and opportunities, and the approaches that can sustainably shift behaviours and attitudes. This resulting information enables the design, testing and adoption of models that lead to inclusive economic growth for women, men and youth.
In collaboration with local partners and institutions, MEDA designs and executes scalable, replicable business solutions that encourage systemic market change. MEDA has gained decades of experience forging partnerships to create shared value among disconnected market actors while overcoming market failures and social barriers. MEDA emphasizes business models and trading relationships that are profitable and sustainable for all concerned, while considering business interests and economic incentives.
MEDA supports three aspects of the market ecosystem:
MEDA – Mennonite Economic Development Associates – is an international economic development organization that creates business solutions to poverty.
Mennonite Economic Development Associates is a 501(c)(3) status non-profit organization in the United States: EIN 23-7398678.
Mennonite Economic Development Associates of Canada is a registered charity in Canada: No. 107 691 057 RR0001.
© 2022 Mennonite Economic Development Associates (MEDA). All Rights Reserved.