ACT Trust Foundation

IMPACT MEASUREMENT AND MANAGEMENT LANDSCAPE KNOWLEDGE BRIEF

This knowledge brief aims to provide an overview of the IMM landscape in Nigeria and draws lessons from organizations who have IMM experience in West Africa. The knowledge brief focuses on providing an understanding of how impact is defined by some organizations, what elements they take into consideration when designing an IMM strategy, why they measure impact, the upsides and downsides of standardization, challenges they face in measuring and managing impact, and how they utilize data to drive impact.

WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS – SURVIVING THE PANDEMIC AND BEYOND

This comprehensive report draws on responses from 125 women across 32 countries. It illustrates the stark impacts of COVID-19 on women entrepreneurs and other major barriers they face—such as gender stereotypes, legal challenges and lack of access to finance.

CLIMATE ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN DEVELOPING ECONOMIES

Entrepreneurs in developing economies are vital to addressing climate change and promoting sustainable and resilient development. Developing countries will experience some of the worst climate impacts. and they also hold enormous potential for encouraging mitigation and adaptation on local and regional levels. Yet, entrepreneurs in developing economies face distinct challenges and barriers when it comes to addressing climate change. This report is intended to serve as an overview of the current literature on the intersection of entrepreneurs and climate action, as well as a call to action.

THE AFRICA FUNDING LANDSCAPE

This report by Africa Grantmakers’ Affinity Group (AGAG), examines Africa funders’ grantmaking priorities, the role of collaboration in their funding, potential impediments to achieving their goals, and the overall outlook for funding.

IMPROVING FINANCIAL LITERACY AMONGST NIGERIAN MSMES

A survey of Nigeria’s MSME entrepreneurs – conducted by the FATE Foundation, in association with ACCA Nigeria, details convincing evidence of the importance of financial literacy for MSMEs (micro, small and medium-sized enterprises).

GENDER INCLUSIVENESS REPORT

This flagship report summarizes the representation of women across several sectors of the Nigerian economic & political sphere while also providing recommendations to government, corporate organizations, institutions and individuals on how they can push for gender equality within their defined sectors.

BUDGETING FOR INCLUSIVE EDUCATION & TRAINING FOR PWDS IN NIGERIA

This report by Irede Foundation shines light on the existing gaps in budgeting for inclusive education, persons with disabilities involvement, and participation in the budgeting process. It also provides institution-centered recommendations.

DISPARITIES IN FUNDING FOR AFRICAN NGOS

This research identifies ways in which philanthropic donors, whether based in Africa or outside the continent, can enable African leaders and their organisations to access the funding they need.

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