2003 – 2010
Market Matters Inc 2010 Annual Report
“Two-thousand ten marked the tenth anniversary of the “Making Markets Matter” (MMM) Executive Training Program for the African Agribusiness Sector. Reaching this significant milestone clearly indicates that “Making Markets Matter” is an innovative service that meets a critical need among emerging agribusinesses in Africa…”
Market Matters Inc 2009 Annual Report
“In 2009 MM Inc conducted seven capacity building programs in five African countries and reached 286 participants – more than in previ- ous years. The Seeds of Development Program, MM Inc.’s network creation initiative, continued its work with thirty African-owned seed companies. While in previous years the emphasis was on building capacity in the participating SME seed companies, 2009 saw a gradual shift to more of a network-maintenance and support function…”
Market Matters Inc 2008 Annual Report
“2008 Has been our most successful year yet. As you will see on the following pages, MM Inc.’s capacity-building programs reached more participants – and thus more small and medium-sized businesses – than ever before. The Seeds of Development Program, MM Inc.’s network creation initiative…”
Market Matters Inc 2007 Annual Report
“This year we chose the theme “expanding horizons” to capture our continued efforts to broaden the scope of our activities, reaching ever more companies and people in emerging markets, especially on the African continent. In 2007, we hosted the seventh Making Markets Matter workshop in South Africa…”
Market Matters Inc 2006 Annual Report
“This year, we have chosen the theme “building bridges” to represent the overarching goal of our work. In short, while we continue to work to open doors to new opportunities and partnerships for emerging enterprises, we hope that our involvement will result in long-term positive impacts and creative partnerships with our stakeholders…”
Market Matters Inc 2005 Annual Report
“As you page through this publication you will notice the recurring theme of ‘opening doors”, a term we felt best captured the overall goals of our programs. The ‘Making Markets Matter’ workshops – our longest-running initiative – have been opening doors to new knowledge and partnerships for five years…”
Market Matters Inc 2004 Annual Report
“In 2004, we have seen Market Matters, Inc. grow in strength and recognition. In September, we held our annual Making Markets Matter workshop in Stellenbosch, South Africa. In addition, we facilitated another Making Markets Matter work shop in Gaborone, Botswana…”
Market Matters Inc 2003 Annual Report
“Since its inception on January 10, 2004, Market Matters, Inc. has strengthened economic development in emerging markets by continuously identifying strategies that enhance competitiveness and empower firms to develop markets and compete in the global market on an equal playing through research and outreach activities….”