What We Do
Our research and methodology hold the promise of unleashing a country’s economic potential by providing a means of diagnosing and prescribing the most effective interventions. When tied together, our textured country data sets, in-depth analysis, and novel methodology, become a powerful lever for governments, donor agencies, international assistance providers, and global corporations to accelerate entrepreneurship.
For governments, we provide efficient resource allocation guidance directing attention and funds to areas that have the greatest impact on future economic growth. For donor agencies and foundations, GEDI is a compass for identifying initiatives that impact whole societies. For international nongovernmental organizations, our tools open a road map for interventions that target a country’s most critical areas – as well as monitoring and evaluation plans that accurately measure societal impact.
And for global companies, we present an innovative method for transforming traditional corporate CSR and giving portfolios into strategic growth initiatives. Entrepreneurship-led growth is a disciplined, context-focused approach that aligns philanthropy with corporate strategy. Through the systematic application of a company’s distinctive assets and expertise, we help you maximize economic and social value.
Our unique data sets and analysis pin point clearly where your firm’s social investment will improve your competitive potential by targeting the key constraints that limit innovation, competitiveness, productivity, and growth. When your firm is seen as serving larger, longer-term societal objectives, your strategic position is strengthened.
Our process typically involves these five steps:
- Examining a country’s entrepreneurial context in-depth;
- Reviewing existing initiatives aimed at improving economic development;
- Designing assistance programs using value creation criteria that transform giving into strategic initiatives;
- Seeking appropriate opportunities for collective action – focusing on social change expands the potential for partnerships; and
- Providing frameworks for diligently tracking results and assessing impact – the greatest value is achieved through consistent improvement over time.
Our approach focuses on improving a country’s economic growth system through developing and expanding the potential for entrepreneurial activity. Initiatives pursued within this framework make it much easier to communicate your goals in this area to the public.
If you’re interested in exploring how we can help you optimize your initiatives, please send an email to Peter Komives at: peter@thegedi.org.