Research on the potential of multi-stakeholder networks to effect ecosystem level change Locally led multi-stakeholder networks play a critical role in strengthening business ecosystems by bringing their members together to address complex systemic challenges. They have the potential to deliver significant impact by aligning key actors who are committed to strengthening financial systems and resources, and increasing the income generating opportunities needed to improve the lives of people living in extreme poverty in rural sub-Saharan Africa. In 2019-20, Creative Metier worked with six membership networks to explore their potential and to test the Converge network approach, adapting it to [...]