Resources

Building knowledgeto strengthen MSME systems

Small Foundation supports research, tools, and knowledge products that aim to deepen understanding and strengthen the broader system in which MSMEs operate—contributing to more informed, effective interventions that advance rural prosperity.

Featured research

2024 Coffee Farming Thriving Index

Are farmers in coffee supply chains thriving, or merely surviving?

Explore findings from research with more than 1,000 coffee farmers in Uganda, Rwanda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The index provides a standardised and holistic measure of farmer wellbeing.

Beyond the Frontier: Decoding Viability in Smallholder Finance

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Small Foundation’s 2024 Impact Report

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2024 Coffee Farming Thriving Index

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Opportunities and Challenges for Scaling Commodity-Backed Financing for Agri-SMEs in Africa

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Small Foundation’s 2023 Impact Report

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Bridging the Gap: Insights into the Support Ecosystem for Rural Impacting Enterprises in sub-Saharan Africa

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4V Model tool for impact networks

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Small Foundation’s 2022 Impact Report

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Small Foundation’s 2021 Impact Report

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