BDCG Annual Conference 2026

Across Africa, millions of entrepreneurs, farmers and small businesses are building livelihoods in markets that are changing faster than ever. Climate shocks, shifting trade patterns and new technologies are reshaping how value is created and who benefits from it. Strengthening the market systems these enterprises depend on is no longer a development option; it is an economic necessity.

This is the purpose of the Business Development Services (BDS) Donor Coordination Group (BDCG). We bring together government, development partners, the private sector, financial institutions and academia to share what works, coordinate our efforts and turn evidence into practical solutions. No single institution can transform a market system alone. Real change happens when we align our resources, learn from one another and act together.