Lebanon Investment Landscape And Business Environment Assessment
This report outlines how Lebanon can revitalize its entrepreneurial ecosystem post-crisis. Drawing on 60+ interviews, it proposes policy reforms and blended finance strategies to mobilize investment, strengthen trust, and unlock growth for small and growing businesses.
This report offers a comprehensive strategy to strengthen Lebanon’s entrepreneurial and investment ecosystem in the wake of deep economic and political crises. Commissioned under the MENA II initiative, the study identifies systemic constraints—including a lack of exit opportunities, unreliable banking infrastructure, and a high-risk investment environment—and proposes actionable reforms. These include strengthening diaspora engagement, revamping public-private partnership models, and creating blended finance mechanisms to unlock capital for small and growing businesses. The recommendations are grounded in 60+ interviews with local stakeholders and emphasize the importance of timing, governance, and trust-building to catalyze inclusive economic recovery.
Global Innovations and Best Practices in Agricultural Sector Financing
This study explores the feasibility of AgroMaster, an accelerator designed to help Ukrainian agricultural SMEs grow and access finance. Based on 50+ expert interviews, it outlines structural gaps, support needs, and design options for a blended model offering technical assistance, matchmaking, and scalable pathways.
This feasibility study explores the design of AgroMaster, a proposed investment readiness accelerator for agricultural small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Ukraine. Through 50+ interviews with local entrepreneurs, investors, and experts, the report assesses barriers to SME growth—from outdated machinery to weak business planning—and evaluates existing support ecosystems. It proposes a blended accelerator model that offers technical assistance, matchmaking with financial institutions, and tailored pathways for scaling. The study also outlines conditions for pilot success, highlighting timing, local partner alignment, and donor engagement as key to long-term viability.