News and Insights

Network Impact Insights: Behind the Scenes with Fairtrade West Africa

Creative Metier2022-03-08T09:35:47+00:008th March 2022|

In his previous interview Edward Akapire, Head of Region for Fairtrade West Africa introduced the Fairtrade philosophy. Fairtrade West Africa work to address imbalances in the conventional trade system by providing access to sustainable markets for producers and traders, empowering producers to give them a voice within the Fairtrade movement and within their countries and regions. In this piece we take a look behind the scenes at our engagement with the Fairtrade West Africa [...]

Coaching Impact Series: Agora Partnerships

Creative Metier2022-03-02T15:02:00+00:003rd March 2022|

Welcome to the second in our Coaching Impact Series interviews, a podcast series exploring the impact of our coaching work with entrepreneurial support organisations. In this interview, Creative Metier Impact Area Lead Jessica Stewart interviews Agora Partnerships CEO Cecilia Foxworthy to uncover the impact of the Argidius funded coaching that Creative Metier delivered throughout the Covid pandemic. Cecilia shares how the coaching enabled her to step into the CEO role during a particularly challenging [...]

Network Impact Insights: Fairtrade West Africa Network

Creative Metier2022-03-15T10:02:15+00:001st March 2022|

We are continuing our work across vibrant networks in East and West Africa and are delighted to share the first in a new series of podcast interviews and insights into this work. The Network Impact Insights series is an inspiring look behind the scenes at the successes and challenges of the networks, the work we do with them and how implementing a networks approach supports accelerated impact. In this first podcast, Creative Metier Strategic [...]

Coaching Impact Series: MicroMentor

Creative Metier2022-03-02T14:42:01+00:0024th February 2022|

Welcome to the first in our Coaching Impact Series interviews, a podcast series exploring the impact of our coaching work with entrepreneurial support organisations. In this interview Creative Metier Impact Area Lead Jessica Stewart interviews MicroMentor Executive Director Anita Ramachandran to uncover the impact of the Argidius funded coaching and coaching skills workshops that Creative Metier delivered throughout the Covid pandemic. Anita shares how the coaching enabled her to align her own role with [...]

Vibrant Networks Interview: Steve Hodges, Uganda Agribusiness Alliance

Creative Metier2022-01-26T14:55:30+00:0026th January 2022|

Locally led impact networks, such as the Uganda Agribusiness Alliance (UAA), play a critical role in strengthening agricultural ecosystems by bringing their members together to address complex systemic challenges. They are able 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. This interview demonstrates the [...]

Now Closed: Leadership Programme Coordinator Recruitment

Creative Metier2022-02-23T14:39:35+00:0025th January 2022|

We are hiring a Leadership Programme Coordinator to work in our Inspiring Leaders impact area where we work with socially committed leaders to deliver ambitious change in the most challenging contexts. Our coaching and leadership programmes foster resilient, inclusive leaders who fulfil their own potential and inspire others to fulfil theirs. We are looking for a proactive, highly organised Leadership Programme Coordinator with an interest in coaching and leadership development, [...]

Vibrant Networks Case Study: The Significant Contribution of the Uganda Agribusiness Alliance

Creative Metier2021-12-15T17:22:39+00:0015th November 2021|

Locally led impact networks, such as the Uganda Agribusiness Alliance (UAA), play a critical role in strengthening agricultural ecosystems by bringing their members together to address complex systemic challenges. They are able 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. This case study demonstrates [...]

Vibrant Networks Case Study: Invest in Africa, Kenya

Creative Metier2021-12-15T17:23:22+00:001st September 2021|

Locally led impact networks, such as Invest in Africa, Kenya (IIA Kenya), 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. This case [...]

Join Us at the ANDE West Africa Conference

Creative Metier2021-12-15T17:30:43+00:0023rd July 2021|

We are proud to be sponsoring the ANDE West Africa virtual conference 27 - 28 July 2021 The ANDE West Africa Regional Conference, which was piloted in 2017, is a gathering of ANDE Members and partners in the region including leading investors, capacity development providers, foundations, banks, corporations, and research institutions. This year’s virtual conference will feature live webinars focused on solutions to common challenges for SGBs, live panel discussions, interactive breakout sessions, dedicated [...]

Announcing the Appointment of Wangechi Muriuki as Africa Networks Lead

Creative Metier2021-07-22T11:26:46+01:0022nd July 2021|

We are pleased to announce our appointment of Wangechi Muriuki as Creative Metier Africa Networks Lead. Based in Nairobi, Wangechi will lead Creative Metier’s work across sub-Saharan Africa to build on, and further develop, our impact networks practice. “We are excited to have Wangechi on board to lead on this key Impact Area, to lead and build on our engagement with rural impacting networks in East Africa and West Africa.” Glynis Rankin, CEO, Creative Metier Wangechi [...]