Who We Are
TRANSFORMATIVE DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES
TACKLING COMPLEX CHALLENGES
Specializing in strengthening market and financial systems, addressing climate-affected and food insecure contexts, and building resilience in fragile & challenging environments.
BEYOND PROJECTS
TOWARDS SYSTEM TRANSFORMATION
We catalyze durable & inclusive systemic change for ...
Financial Services Market Systems & Investment
Market Systems, Value Chains & Entrepreneurial EcoSystems
Agriculture, Food Security & Nutrition
Health, Education, Housing & Social Systems
Inclusive Labour Markets and livelihood development
Climate Adaption, Natural Resource Management, Circularity & Blue Economy
Trusted by past clients and funders:
LEADING THE WAY IN
SYSTEMS-DRIVEN DEVELOPMENT
Applying highly catalytic, high-impact approaches that recognize the complex and adaptive nature of systems and communities we are operating in, to support sustainable and resilient community, economic, and environmental development globally.
Technical Assistance, Coaching & Mentoring
From guidance to action—discover how our coaching and technical assistance empower teams to drive real-world change.
Learning Labs, Research & Market and Program Assessments
From insight to impact—explore how our Learning Labs push the boundaries of market systems research to drive meaningful change.
Capacity Building, Training Tools & Curricula
Concepts to capability—explore how our interactive tools and training make systems change accessible and actionable.
Business Challenge Funds, Behavior Change & Market Applicability
Reflection to strategy—see how our knowledge management approach drives learning, adaptation, and stronger teams.
Process Facilitation & Performance Support
Dialogue to impact—discover how our expert facilitation and high-impact events drive collaboration and systems change.
Framework Development & Strategy Support
Frameworks to impact—discover how our strategic tools guide practitioners in designing and implementing effective systems change.
REGIONS & PROJECTS
Vikāra is a global operation and has run projects and activities across a vast array of countries.
(*Formerly operating as EcoVentures International.)
Africa
Ethiopia
Ghana
Kenya
Liberia
Madagascar
Mozambique
Nigeria
Rwanda
Senegal
Sierra Leone
South Africa
Tanzania
Uganda
Zambia
Zimbabwe
Latin America & The Caribbean
Antigua & Barbuda
Barbados
Brazil
Costa Rica
Dominica
Ecuador
Grenada
Guatemala
Haiti
Honduras
St. Kitts & Nevis
St. Lucia
St. Vincent & the Grenadine
Middle East
Afghanistan
Egypt
Jordan
Morocco
Pakistan
Iraq
Asia Pacific
Bangladesh
Burma (Myanmar)
Cambodia
East Timor
(Timor Leste)
Mongolia
Nepal
Philippines
Solomon Islands
Thailand
Europe
Azerbaijan
Denmark
Poland
Ukraine
North America
Mexico
United States
EXPLORING COMPLEXITY,
DRIVING SOLUTIONS.
RECENT RESEARCH INITIATIVES
We design and lead cutting-edge research initiatives to uncover the dynamics of behavior and systems change across diverse contexts and cultures. With a focus on inclusive systems development, our work goes beyond analysis—we generate insights that drive meaningful action, shaping resilient and adaptive solutions for a rapidly evolving world.
SPOTLIGHT
PROGRAMS
We bring bold ideas to life through targeted programs that drive systemic change. From harnessing AI, satellite data, and emerging technologies to shaping entrepreneurship and policy, our initiatives push the boundaries of innovation. We tackle pressing challenges in food safety, conduct in-depth market systems assessments, and empower change-makers through our circular business models. By leveraging research, partnerships, and cutting-edge solutions, we address complex global issues with impact-driven strategies.
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INNOVATION STARTS WITH
CONVERSATION
Real change happens when diverse voices come together. Vikāra’s Communities of Practice are dynamic spaces for collaboration, where development practitioners, donors, and thought leaders engage in meaningful dialogue to tackle today’s most pressing challenges.
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Market Systems Resilience (MSR) Global Community of Practice
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Circularity in Market Systems Development (MSD) Community of Practice
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Blue Economy in Market Systems Development (MSD) Community of Practice
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