Atlas: GEN’s Policy Portal

Atlas is a compendium of public sector policies and programs that serves as a tool for policymakers, advisors and opinion leaders to learn about previously implemented policy models, articulated entrepreneurship strategies and/or designs of public-sector-supported programs.
 
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Yemen
Al Amal Rural Expansion Project

Year Introduced: | National-level

Al Amal Microfinance Bank offers loans without requiring traditional collateral through a unique approach that involves the use of guarantors or third-party guarantees instead. This method is…

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Bangladesh
Padakhep Manabik Unnayan Kendra

Year Introduced: | National-level

Padakhep Manabik Unnayan Kendra offers several microfinance programs designed to support the financial needs of both rural and urban poor in Bangladesh: Jagoron Program: This program is an…

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Ghana
The National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP)

Year Introduced: | National-level

The National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP) offers a comprehensive suite of services aimed at fostering entrepreneurship and supporting the growth of startups and small businesses.…

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France
Crowdfunding Law (France)

Year Introduced: | National-level

The crowdfunding law is governed by a regulatory framework that has undergone significant changes, with Decree 2022-110 and Order 2021-1735 of 22 December 2021 modernizing the crowdfunding framework…

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Iraq
Business Registration Single Window

Year Introduced: | National-level

Prior to 2020, registering a business in Baghdad was a cumbersome task with loopholes that opened the doors to corruption. The process required an entrepreneur to take 35 separate steps, make…

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Italy
Fail Fast Procedure

Year Introduced: | National-level

The Fail Fast procedure is a special insolvency mechanism tailored for innovative start-ups, aiming to streamline the process of handling business failures. The procedure is specifically designed for…

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Côte d'Ivoire
Orange Corners Côte d'Ivoire

Year Introduced: | National-level

The program runs in cohorts, with each cohort lasting about 6 months. During this period, participants receive comprehensive support to develop their business ideas and skills.Key Components:Training…

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Pakistan
Higher Education Development Project

Year Introduced: | National-level

The HEDP equips students and institutions in Pakistan with modern technology through several targeted initiatives aimed at enhancing the learning environment and administrative efficiency. Here are…

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Côte d'Ivoire
African Development Bank's Coding for Employment Program

Year Introduced: | Supra-national

The African Development Bank's Coding for Employment Program is a comprehensive initiative designed to equip African youth with digital skills and create job opportunities in the technology sector.…

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South Africa
Entrepreneurship Development in Higher Education Program

Year Introduced: | National-level

EDHE operates under the premise that entrepreneurship is crucial for reducing poverty, unemployment, and for boosting the economy. The program was initiated to transform universities into…