Shaping the Future of African MSMEs.

Equipping MSMEs with resources and partnerships for MSMEs to turn global challenges into opportunities for growth.

OUR MISSION

To empower Africa’s MSMEs to build resilient, sustainable businesses that drive growth, innovation, and climate-smart impact.

Our Purpose

Future Readiness

Position MSMEs to adapt to emerging business trends, technologies, and global market demands.

Sustainable Growth

Provide entrepreneurs with the knowledge, systems, and strategies to build lasting, responsible businesses.

Economic Resilience

Strengthen local economies by nurturing enterprises that generate jobs and withstand external shocks.

Innovation & Impact

Open pathways for creativity, investment, and partnerships that drive measurable social and environmental change.

What We Do

Workshops & Training

Practical learning sessions designed for MSMEs. We focus on sustainability, strategy, data, and innovation.

Capacity Building

Skills and knowledge transfer for long-term business resilience.

Networking & Partnerships

Connecting MSMEs to investors, industry leaders, and global opportunities.

Impact Support

Helping businesses align with global sustainability frameworks and standards.

Why it Matters?

By joining DRIVE MSME Africa, enterprises can future-proof their operations and stay ahead.

Climate Change

Rising temperatures, resource pressures, and extreme weather are forcing enterprises to adapt or risk collapse.

Responsible Supply Chains

Corporations now require suppliers to meet strict sustainability and ethical benchmarks.

Global Markets

Shifts in trade, investment, and compliance standards are redefining how businesses compete and grow.

MSME Vulnerability

Without targeted support, small enterprises risk exclusion from future markets and opportunities.

Our Impact Goals

By 2030, DRIVE MSME Africa aims to:

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Equip 10,000 MSMEs with sustainability and growth strategies.

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Support 1,000 green and impact-focused enterprises across Africa.

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Support 1,000 green and impact-focused enterprises across Africa.

Our Alignment with the SDGs

Our programs and impact directly support the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):

SDG 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth

Supporting MSMEs to create jobs, foster innovation, and drive inclusive economic growth.

SDG 12 – Responsible Consumption and Production

Encouraging sustainable business practices, waste reduction, and circular economy models.

SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals

Creating networks that connect MSMEs to investors, governments, and global opportunities.

SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure

Building capacity for resilient enterprises that can innovate and adapt to global changes.

SDG 13 – Climate Action

Helping MSMEs adopt climate-smart strategies and reduce their environmental footprint.

Our First Step

We begin with a two-day workshop in Accra, bringing together 20 selected MSMEs.
This pilot will set the stage for wider programs across Ghana and Africa.

Big changes are happening in African enterprises

Global supply chains are shifting. Climate change is redefining how businesses operate. Customers and corporations demand sustainable, responsible partners. Without urgent action, MSMEs risk exclusion from future markets.

DRIVE MSME Africa provides the knowledge, systems, and connections needed to prepare entrepreneurs for this new era.