Since 1953, MEDA has been developing and implementing effective market-driven programs that assist millions of people around the world realize their economic and social aspirations. MEDA combines innovative private sector solutions with a commitment to the advancement of excluded, low-income and disadvantaged communities. As a dynamic technical innovator, MEDA’s expertise includes market systems, value chains, climate resilient and environmentally sustainable agricultural practices, financial services, and investment. Our projects focus on the inclusion and empowerment of women and youth along with integration of other marginalized groups.

MEDA’s Environmental Sustainability and Climate Resilience

MEDA believes that the spirit of entrepreneurship and innovation can empower entrepreneurs of all income levels to act as leaders of environmentally responsible business growth. MEDA works with businesses and entrepreneurs, and local partners to promote the business case for good environmental management and address climate change.

MEDA takes a multi-disciplinary approach to the complex environmental issues our programming encounters. This includes a strong policy dedicated to the creation of environmentally sustainable and climate resilient livelihoods, a clear environment and climate change (ECC) framework and accompanying environmental management system (EMS) as well as a set of approaches and tools designed to support environmentally positive outcomes.