Research

Current Articles

Inclusion

The Impact of COVID-19 on the Talent Pipeline of Market Systems Development (MSD) Activities

The disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on the workforce participation and career ambition of women and other underrepresented groups is well documented across many sectors, but there is limited evidence from the international development sector. This research explores the impact of COVID-19 on the talent pipeline of MSD programs.

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.

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.