


Making Cents International (Making Cents) is a dynamic social enterprise that has been increasing economic opportunities in developing countries for more than twelve years. We are known as a source of high quality technical services, and a thought leader in the economic growth arena. Our training, technical assistance, and knowledge management activities consistently improve the ability of target populations—especially youth, women, smallholder famers, and vulnerable populations—to begin and grow businesses, participate in profitable value chains, access finance, and obtain meaningful work. Our services are based on an appreciation of client assets and market needs, local capacity building, and a desire to achieve greater sustainable results. Our success is grounded on core competencies that focus on innovation, quality, teamwork, communication, leadership, and knowledge management.
Making Cents is based in Washington, D.C. and currently has a network of associates and consultants around the world. We have provided specialized technical assistance and curricula in over 50 countries in Africa, Asia, the Americas and Caribbean, Europe, and the Middle East.
Making Cents Participates in NASDAQ Stock Market Opening Bell Ceremony
On March 21, Making Cents joined Child and Youth Finance International (CYFI) as the organization rang in the NASDAQ stock market opening bell to raise awareness about youth-inclusive financial services.
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New State of the Field Available for Download
Click here for a free download of this practical, "go-to" resource featuring learning from over 80 leading organizations that are working to increase and improve economic opportunities for young people around the world.
Conversations that Build and Strengthen Youth Economic Opportunities
Colleagues from Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) recently came to Making Cents and presented on the completed evaluation of Aflatoun’s school-based financial education program for youth in Ghana.
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