TMP

Date

2022

Overview

We developed a mechanism to provide legal and technical assistance, supported by global corporations and philanthropic organizations, to strengthen community capacity through private investment. Acting as a neutral intermediary, this system responds quickly to community needs and fosters trust between corporations and local communities. Given that many communities are skeptical of business-led assistance, we ensured transparency by securing financial support from diverse corporations and maintaining independent governance.

Key results

The system attracted backing from major corporate and charitable donors, including ABN AMRO, Unilever, Barry Callebaut, Heineken, KPMG, and FMO. We created an implementation roadmap, which Namati later managed independently, though it faced challenges in maintaining momentum. The trust from donors reflects the strength of our approach.

Lessons learned

Global companies are eager to support the communities they operate in. Collaborating across stakeholders is a cost-effective way to build trust and fill knowledge gaps. With the right expertise, the potential for positive impact is immense.

Partners

• Namati
• ABN AMRO

Funder

• The Mott Foundation