Connection, insight and shared purpose

Highlights from Small Foundation's 2026 Partner Gathering

Data to Increase Capital for Agri-SMEs in Africa

New research by Songbae Lee traces the evolution of a question how can data increase the flow of capital to agri-SMEs?.

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Our learning & impact

System entry points

Our work is focused on three system ‘entry points’. While each entry point has distinct ambitions, they interconnect and reinforce each other. 

Commercially viable, sustainable models serving rural MSMEs

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Connected, transparent and learning ecosystems

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Changing patterns of empowerment and agency 
in Africa

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Featured partner

African Food Fellowship

African Food Fellowship is a dynamic network of leaders driving radical change in food systems across Africa. With a mission to catalyse new forms of food systems leadership, the network seeks to shift policies, power dynamics, investments and incentives towards more equitable, sustainable and healthy food systems.

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