ISF Advisors created this report to help identify and assess the efficiency and effectiveness of business development services (BDS) tools and methodologies provided to agricultural small and medium-sized enterprises (agri-SMEs). This report presents our findings from an extensive desk review of existing research, an analysis of data collected from 15 BDS provider case studies, and interviews/learning sessions with stakeholders in the space.
Business Development Services (BDS) are critical in helping agri-SMEs in emerging markets grow, improve productivity, strengthen resilience, and access necessary finance. Despite their importance, a more sophisticated model is needed to assess the efficiency and effectiveness of BDS programs and establish best practices. Business Development Services (BDS) are critical in helping agri-SMEs in emerging markets grow, improve productivity, strengthen resilience, and access necessary finance. Despite their importance, a more sophisticated model is needed to assess the efficiency and effectiveness of BDS programs and establish best practices.ISF Advisors created this report to help identify and assess the efficiency and effectiveness of business development services (BDS) tools and methodologies provided to agricultural small and medium-sized enterprises (agri-SMEs). This report presents our findings from an extensive desk review of existing research, an analysis of data collected from 15 BDS provider case studies, and interviews/learning sessions with stakeholders in the space. The intended audience is the broader business development services community, including donors, BDS providers, and recipients.
