The Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs

The Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs (ANDE) is a global network of organisations that propel entrepreneurship in developing countries. Through eight global chapters, ANDE members provide critical financial, educational, and business support services to small and growing businesses (SGBs) based on the conviction that SGBs create jobs, stimulate long-term economic growth, and produce environmental and social benefits.

Drawing on ANDE’s membership of over 250 organisations worldwide, the West Africa Chapter (WAC) offers an inclusive regional platform for stakeholders engaged in the anglophone and francophone West African SGB ecosystem to share knowledge, build connections and collaborate.

In 2022 Small Foundation signed a multi-year agreement with ANDE WAC to support its network offerings to members. Small Foundation previously provided core support to the East and West African chapters between 2016-19, and supported its Uganda Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Initiative (UEEI) between 2017 and 2023.

Blog posts:
ANDE and Small Foundation deepen partnership in West Africa

Practice area: Impact networks
Investment years: 2016-2019; 2022-2025
Region: West Africa