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At Shell Foundation, our research is focused on providing intelligence on customers, markets, value chains and capital requirements that can drive social impact with private capital. We freely share insights and learnings from our projects including technological innovation, the viability and scalability of business models and role of catalytic capital in raising incomes while lowering emissions.

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Smallholder farmer watering crop in Kenya
FCDO Financial Solutions Smallholder Farmers East Africa West Africa Asset Financing

Improving effectiveness of guarantees to encourage growth 

20th February 2025
Kenyan Dairy Farmer smiling with SureChill Fridge with milk in it
FCDO Smallholder Farmers East Africa Cold Storage Post-Harvest Processing

Testing the feasibility of solar cooling for Kenyan dairy farmers

20th December 2024
Female farmer in India
FCDO Financial Solutions Gender Smallholder Farmers Southeast Asia Asset Financing Post-Harvest Processing

India Ag Financing Impact Report shows 600k farmers reached in first two years

27th November 2024
Farmer adding cow dung to the Sistema Biodigester
FCDO Smallholder Farmers East Africa Southeast Asia West Africa Clean Cooking Post-Harvest Processing Smart Energy Systems

How Sistema.bio creates value from waste through Carbon Markets

Shell Foundation seeks clean energy solutions that benefit all, emphasising an inclusive energy transition for both emerging and developed markets,…

16th July 2024
Woman outside out a battery swap station
FCDO Transporters West Africa Charging Infrastructure Electric Vehicles Energy Storage

Kofa’s journey to transforming Africa’s energy landscape

The following piece is an introduction to two articles, “Powering Progress: Kofa’s Journey to Transform Africa’s Energy Landscape” and “Quiet…

19th April 2024
Financial Solutions Gender Micro-entrepreneurs East Africa Southeast Asia West Africa Smart Energy Systems

Enhancing livelihoods for women using Productive Energy Use appliances

As Shell Foundation seeks to empower 14 million women to earn a living income by 2032, it is critical that…

06th March 2024
Man with Sunculture solar irrigation system waterin plants
FCDO Smallholder Farmers East Africa Solar Water Pumps

Improving accessibility of productive-use solar products

Solar irrigation has many benefits such as supporting energy access, food security, poverty alleviation, climate adaptation and mitigation, as well…

26th February 2024
FCDO Financial Solutions East Africa Southeast Asia West Africa Smart Energy Systems

Financial innovations are key to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals

Mobilising capital to fund early-stage innovations is central to Shell Foundation’s five-year strategy. These innovations are critical to advancing the…

26th February 2024
Arial image of a healthcare facility with solar panels
FCDO West Africa Smart Energy Systems

Insights from a Pilot Programme for Healthcare Electrification in Sub-Saharan Africa

Healthcare facilities need reliable and affordable electricity to provide quality care and strengthen health systems. However, many of them in…

22nd February 2024