Market Systems Development

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Market Systems Development

Market Systems Development (MSD) Briefs

This three-part series on MSD fundamentals presents key components and tactics (#1), MSD litmus test questions (#2), and common myths surrounding the approach (#3).

Inclusion

Disability Inclusion in Market Systems Development

The concept of disability inclusion is still new to most market systems development (MSD) programs and practitioners. This series of three papers, commissioned by Elan in the DRC, aims to increase the understanding and applicability of disability inclusion in MSD and to disseminate practical tools, frameworks and guidance.

Inclusion

Where Have All The Female Team Leaders Gone?

This report features insights from an industry survey into gendered differences in the recruitment and retention of Team Leaders (TL) and Chief of Party (CoPs) in market systems (MSD) and private sector development (PSD) programs.

Andrew Panton

Senior Consultant

I am committed to improving human livelihoods and resilience in balance with nature. At the Canopy Lab, I provide research and advisory support to projects working on biodiversity conservation, climate change adaptation and resilience, nature-based solutions, sustainable tourism, and market systems development. Outside work, I’m a keen guitarist, cyclist and bookworm, with a love for food, travelling and learning languages.

JESSICA RUST-SMITH

Senior Consultant

I work across markets, business and supply chains, impact investing, agriculture, and women’s economic empowerment. I am an experienced monitoring, evaluation, research and learning consultant and project manager with expertise in the use of mixed methods, theory-based approaches and data collection and analysis. I have been working in M&E for market systems development for 10 years now, and going strong.