ReportMay 2026
Further reading
A curated reading list of papers and essays on international labour mobility and export manufacturing — the evidence base behind our thesis.
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Decks, essays, reports & press
Our written thinking on how to increase incomes for Africans at scale, and the evidence that underpins our approach.
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Long-form essays on jobs policy, export manufacturing, and migration economics.
- EssayApril 2026
Exporters Without Borders: Why You Should Start a Company Instead of Working in Aid
Daniel Yu, founder of Wasoko, argues that entrepreneurs launching export-focused manufacturing businesses in developing countries create more durable poverty reduction than traditional aid work.
Read essay - DeckApril 2026
Funder briefing — April 2026
A twenty-slide briefing for prospective funders. Covers the problem, thesis, pillars, evidence, impact model, portfolio construction, budget, and the ask.
Open deck - PressJanuary 2026
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Long-form essays on jobs policy, export manufacturing, migration economics, and how the fund is being built. New posts every few weeks.
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