iDE Global

Solving Poverty with Profit

iDE is a global effort that spans offices in 14 countries, encompassing 4 social enterprises, employing over 1,000 people directly, and indirectly enabling many more through our market-based approaches in agriculturewater, sanitation, and hygiene; and finance

iDE’s values: Poor women and men have the right to a secure livelihood. Markets are the most powerful force for significant, widespread and lasting impact on rural prosperity. The rural poor are customers, producers, and entrepreneurs. We listen to and learn from the people we work with. ¶ We value innovation and entrepreneurship.We are results-oriented, aiming for significant impacts for large numbers of people. We strive for economic, social, and environmental equity and sustainability.

Latest news and articles

Two job opportunities: Human Resources (HR) Manager and Operations and Grants Manager

Apply by 3 April to join the GRP team

Advancing climate and livelihood solutions in the Hindu Kush Himalaya region

We are pleased to announce the 21 finalists of the second round of the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) Innovation Challenge for Entrepreneurs (HKH-ICE 2.0).

Meet the RISE Urban Innovation Challenge grantees

Six initiatives advancing inclusive, climate-resilient urban futures through innovation, collaboration, and community-led solutions

Where innovation meets climate resilience – reflections from the RAIN Challenge

Supporting East African innovators to build climate-resilient, nature-positive food systems through mentoring, funding, and connection.

The Hindu Kush Himalaya Innovation Challenge for Entrepreneurs (HKH-ICE) 2.0  is now open!

Together with the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD), we are pleased to launch the second round of HKH-ICE.