Private sector,
Private sector development
Private sector development (PSD) is widely recognised by the international community as an engine of sustainable and inclusive economic growth and development. ADE has solid experience in evaluating PSD policies and programmes, in particular in developing countries. The private sector creates jobs and markets, builds infrastructure, supports the delivery of public services, stimulates tax revenues and fosters innovation. In a conducive business environment with supportive policies, the private sector is a critical catalyst for development.
Job creation and training
Job creation is essential for every economy aiming to remain competitive and inclusive. ADE has expertise in evaluating social and employment policies overall, as well as specific experience in designing training systems at the national level. These include programme performance training in developing countries and the implementation of effective infrastructure for training delivery.
Job creation and training
Job creation is essential for every economy aiming to remain competitive and inclusive. ADE has expertise in evaluating social and employment policies overall, as well as specific experience in designing training systems at the national level. These include programme performance training in developing countries and the implementation of effective infrastructure for training delivery.
Development finance and blending
Achieving the United Nations sustainable development goals (SDGs) requires a massive increase in investment. The concept of ‘blended finance’ has been developed to describe a set of approaches and mechanisms that seek to mobilise additional investment towards the SDGs, given that existing sources of finance, including grant donors, international financial institutions (IFIs) and development finance institutions (DFIs) are insufficient. The private sector is widely seen as the most feasible source of additional large-scale funding.
ADE has a track record in evaluations and studies in development finance and blending. We keep abreast of the rapid changes within the global development finance landscape, and actively contribute to international thinking on the roles of public, private and blended finance.
ADE is Consortium Leader for the EU Framework Contract on Innovative Financing for Development (DG INTPA FWC SIEA 2018 Lot 6).