MSME development

At MSC, we engage with donors, investors, financial institutions, and enterprise support organizations and work to bridge the widening gaps that hold back MSMEs’ growth. We build enterprise capabilities and create an enabling ecosystem that improves access to finance, markets, technology, and information for budding entrepreneurs.

Our expertise spans policy and strategy, digital credit and technology solutions, value chain development, and evidence-based reforms. With a strong focus on women, youth, informal and underserved enterprises, we combine innovation with on-the-ground insights to drive sustainable and inclusive MSME growth.

Our work includes:

Policy and ecosystem development

  • We conduct research and policy advisory to shape MSME-friendly policies, regulations, and programs.
  • We embed gender, inclusion, and climate considerations into ecosystem design and financing strategies.
  • We produce actionable knowledge, such as research reports, whitepapers, and sector insights, to inform stakeholders.

Access to finance, markets, and technology

  • We help financial institutions and enterprise support organizations design innovative finance and market-access solutions.
  • We develop market segmentation, personalized products, alternative credit scoring, and partnership-based delivery models.
  • We enable MSMEs to access finance, value chains, and digital marketplaces through technology-driven channels.

Capacity building and inclusive growth

  • We strengthen MSME capabilities through business development services, training, and advisory support.
  • We facilitate formalization by supporting registrations, compliance systems, and improved processes.
  • We provide toolkits, dashboards, and skills development to close information gaps, enable MSMEs to integrate into supply chains, and grow sustainably.