The private sector is crucial to the sustainable development of emerging markets

Developing lasting private sector solutions

TRAIDE empowers the private sector to develop sustainable solutions for development challenges in emerging economies. We help national and international businesses through local and dedicated support to achieve their impact potential.

Our purpose

Emerging countries have Sustainable Development Challenges that can best be solved by sustainable private sector solutions. However, challenging contexts in these countries often discourage local and international businesses from engaging… This is why the TRAIDE Foundation directs its efforts to the creation of strong and equal partnerships between local and international business in emerging economies. So that these partnerships  can be long-term drivers for sustainable change.

Our Impact

“In countries affected by fragility, conflict and violence,
the private sector plays a critical role in providing
jobs and income” – World Bank Group

Partnerships developed

Finances raised

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Reviews

Joost van Engen

“TRAIDE’s support during our fact-finding mission in Ethiopia exceeded our expectations – their tailored program, local expertise, and proactive approach allowed us to successfully assess the market. We appreciate TRAIDE’s commitment to supporting us in our mission to address health needs in hard-to-reach areas of African countries.”

Name: Joost van Engen
Position: Founder, Healthy Entrepreneurs
Jan de Graaf

“The ‘Partners in Pellets’ project wouldn’t exist without the support of TRAIDE. Several partners have been brought together to provide clean cooking access to thousands of Rwandan households and reduce CO2 emissions.”

Name: Jan de Graaf
Position: COO, BioMassters
Shagun Jain

“We highly recommend TRAIDE to any company seeking an authentic and purposeful expansion into the Ethiopian market.”

Name: Shagun Jain
Position: Commercial Director, Spark Energy
Zweder Wurfbain

“TRAIDE helped us identify the right potential partners as well as ‘translating’ our business solution to public sector language.”

Name: Zweder Wurfbain
Position: CEO Nedamco Africa