Adam Smith International

⚡ 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫. 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭. 𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦.

What does it really take to unlock private investment and deliver lasting reform in essential infrastructure sectors?

Join our next 𝐀𝐒𝐈 𝐓𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐦 for a discussion exploring the realities of attracting investment into energy and water systems in Sierra Leone - and what it means for long-term sector transformation.

This session will examine:
• how governments, donors, and delivery partners can create enabling conditions for sustainable investment
• the practical challenges of working in complex and evolving environments
• what adaptive delivery looks like in infrastructure and reform programming
• lessons from the FCDO-funded ESER and GCIEP programmes that can inform wider development practice

We’ll be joined by Memuna Forna, Tani Pratt, Daniel Yeo, and Roland Baah Teye - senior leaders with extensive experience across infrastructure, investment, governance, and programme delivery.

📅 Tuesday, 9 June 2026
🌍 Online
👉 Register via the link: aa9d5134-c3b9-46fe-afed-45ac60ab08bf@33f3783f-cdd2-442a-a9d2-1183fd1c4316" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/aa9d5134-c3b9-46fe-afed-45ac60ab08bf@33f3783f-cdd2-442a-a9d2-1183fd1c4316

⏳𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐥𝐞𝐟𝐭 - 𝐑𝐄𝐆𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐍𝐎𝐖

Join our next 𝐀𝐒𝐈 𝐓𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐦 for a timely discussion on how 𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐟𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐭-𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐱𝐭𝐬.

This session will explore:
• how programme models can enable or constrain locally led impact
• what donors and implementers can do to move beyond localisation rhetoric
• how accountability, flexibility, and power-sharing can be embedded in delivery models
• lessons from multi-donor funds and locally led programming approaches

Speakers include:
• Vishalini Lawrence, Team Leader, Somali Civic Engagement Facility
• Ayan Mohamed, Democratisation and Local Governance Technical Lead, Somalia Stability Fund
• Martine Zeuthen, Deputy Team Leader, Deris Wanaag
• Chris Pycroft, Development Director, FCDO Somalia
• Ahmed Hassen, Civic Engagement and Governance Advisor, Civic Engagement Facility (CEF)
• Mohamed Yarrow, Executive Director, Centre For Peace And Democracy (CPD)
• Ismail Abdi Ali, FMIS, Governance, and Public Financial Management (PFM) Expert
• Suvojit Chattopadhyay, Head of Africa, ASI

📅 28 April 2026 | 🌍 Online | ⏰ 10:00 EAT
👉 Register now: ba2d959e-2ac2-4355-8aab-85fbc965cda9@33f3783f-cdd2-442a-a9d2-1183fd1c4316" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/ba2d959e-2ac2-4355-8aab-85fbc965cda9@33f3783f-cdd2-442a-a9d2-1183fd1c4316

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐟𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐭 𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐱𝐭𝐬?

Join our next 𝐀𝐒𝐈 𝐓𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐦 for a discussion exploring how localisation is being delivered in practice and where it’s falling short.

This session will unpack:
• how programme models can enable or constrain locally led impact
• what donors and implementers can do to move beyond localisation rhetoric
• how accountability, flexibility, and power sharing can be built into delivery models
• lessons from multi donor funds and locally led programming approaches

We will be joined by Chris Pycroft, Vishalini L., Ayan M., Martine Zeuthen and Suvojit Chattopadhyay, senior leaders with deep experience in governance, stabilisation, and inclusive development in complex environments.

📅 28 April 2026 | 🌍 Online | ⏰ 10:00 EAT
👉 Register here: ba2d959e-2ac2-4355-8aab-85fbc965cda9@33f3783f-cdd2-442a-a9d2-1183fd1c4316" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/ba2d959e-2ac2-4355-8aab-85fbc965cda9@33f3783f-cdd2-442a-a9d2-1183fd1c4316

𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. 𝐑𝐡𝐞𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐜. 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲.

So what does meaningful localisation actually look like in fragile and conflict-affected contexts?

Join our next 𝐀𝐒𝐈 𝐓𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐦 for a practitioner-led discussion exploring how localisation is being delivered in practice – and where it’s falling short.

We’ll unpack lessons from multi-donor programmes in Somalia, including the Somalia Stability Fund (SSF) and the Civic Engagement Facility (CEF), and examine how different programme models – from technical assistance to fund management – can enable or constrain locally led impact.

The session will also reflect on the current state of the localisation agenda, highlighting key challenges and opportunities for donors and implementers working in complex environments.

📅 28 April 2026 | 🌍 Online | ⏰ 10:00 EAT
👉 Register here: ba2d959e-2ac2-4355-8aab-85fbc965cda9@33f3783f-cdd2-442a-a9d2-1183fd1c4316" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/ba2d959e-2ac2-4355-8aab-85fbc965cda9@33f3783f-cdd2-442a-a9d2-1183fd1c4316

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐒𝐈 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬: 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐨𝐞𝐬

Following , we are sharing stories of women transforming agriculture and building new economic opportunities in their communities.

In Malawi’s Salima District, Mbumba Mita left a successful career in marketing to invest in farming. Today she is building a commercial mango enterprise that is creating jobs, sharing knowledge with other farmers and supplying higher quality produce to the market.

Through the UK Government funded Malawi Value Chains (MVC) programme, implemented by ASI, Mbumba gained the technical and financial skills needed to turn her orchard into a growing agribusiness.

Her message to other women in agriculture is simple:
“Do not be afraid of the technical side of farming. Start where you are, keep learning and apply what you learn.”

🔗 Read the full story here: https://adamsmithinternational.com/articles/from-marketing-to-mangoes-building-a-commercial-farm-in-malawi/ :all

🌍 Today marks , here at ASI, we celebrate the power of nature in sustaining life on Earth. Nature-based solutions play a vital role in addressing biodiversity loss and climate change.

Did you know?

🌱 Nature can provide over 30% of the climate mitigation needed by 2030 to keep global warming below 2°C.
🦋 Around 1 million species are at risk of extinction, largely due to habitat loss, pollution, and climate change.
🌳 Forests absorb roughly 7.6 billion metric tons of CO₂ every year, helping regulate our climate and protect biodiversity.

Investing in conservation means investing in food security, clean water, resilient economies, and a healthier future for communities worldwide.



Image | Alex Miles

B Corp Month is here!

It takes a lot for a company to make a positive impact on the world. Countless actions. Constant effort. Real change. And rigorous measurement. We know, because we do these things every day.

While the work is complex, our commitment to continuous improvement is straightforward.

As a Certified B Corporation™, we’re proud to join more than 10,000 companies around the world who are united by the B to share our story during .

What better way to mark than by exploring our B Corp journey in our latest Impact Report?

Read our Impact Report here: https://adamsmithinternational.com/reports/annual-impact-report-2025/



B Lab UK | B Lab Africa | B Lab

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐒𝐈 𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐞𝐬!

Meet Duncan de Vere Lorrain, Manager, ASI Europe. From supporting institutional reform in Somalia to strengthening public finance systems in Kenya, Duncan works to build stronger, more accountable public institutions. Guided by the belief that “the world is watching,” he brings a deep sense of responsibility to delivering sustainable, long term change.

We’re proud to work alongside people like Duncan, leaders driven by purpose, collaboration and resilience.

🔗 Read Duncan's full ASI Game Changers interview: https://adamsmithinternational.com/articles/meet-duncan-in-london/ :all

🇪🇹 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐄𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐚

Ethiopia is advancing ambitious plans to expand electrification while integrating renewable energy and digital solutions into its power system. Through the National Electrification Program (NEP), the Government of Ethiopia is targeting 96% on-grid electricity access by 2030, combining grid expansion with off-grid solutions to reach millions of households still without reliable power.

Through the Green Cities, Infrastructure and Energy Programme (GCIEP), ASI is working with Ethiopia Electric Power, Ethiopia Electric Utility, key ministries and market actors to modernise energy systems and unlock new investment opportunities.

Our work focuses on two interconnected areas:
⚡ Smart grid optimisation – exploring how digital technologies and data-driven solutions can strengthen grid reliability and affordability.
🔆 Distributed renewable energy (DRE) – identifying market opportunities and developing sustainable models that support businesses and communities.

By addressing system bottlenecks and unlocking scalable distributed renewable energy models, GCIEP aims to accelerate investment and expand reliable, future-ready electricity access.