Elizabeth Gathu specializes in sustainable value chains and financial inclusion with more than 11 years of experience across Sub-Saharan Africa. She works at MSC (MicroSave Consulting), where she leads and supports multi-country programs in agricultural finance, inclusive trade, and access to finance. Her work focuses on the design of gender-responsive, climate-smart value chain finance solutions. These solutions empower women and youth and strengthen resilient, inclusive, and sustainable market systems.