Many agricultural and business enterprises in developing countries lack the technical, financial, and managerial capacity to participate successfully in the global economy. Abt's competitiveness team gives enterprises hands-on training and technical assistance in business planning and operations, marketing, trade agreements, exporting, supply chain management, and business-friendly policymaking. Key areas include generating dialogues between the public and private sector, improving operational efficiency, and upgrading the skills of existing and entering workforces. We also provide enterprises with knowledge and best practices related to finance, helping them attract critical investment and access credit.
Abt also works with government ministries, regulatory agencies, and policymakers to develop and reform policy and institutional frameworks that encourage sustainable private sector growth.
Abt helps micro-, small-, and medium-sized enterprises improve productivity, enhance competitiveness, and gain access to key domestic and international markets.
We help producers, agricultural business and trade associations, consulting firms, and service providers forge linkages that open access to markets.