Technical Assistance

We provide targeted Technical Assistance by working closely with enterprises to strengthen their systems and governance before investment. Once invested, we remain engaged as the businesses grow, offering practical, stage-specific support that delivers measurable results.

Our technical support focuses on six key areas: financial management, operations, corporate governance, strategy, legal and regulatory compliance, and environmental and social practices.

A digital infographic with a black background and diagonal white lines. It features a pie chart showing percentages for different categories: Governance and structure 26%, Financial management 26%, Environmental and social 19%, Strategy 5%, Operations 24%. Large gold text highlights key statistics: 488 assignments in 88 countries since 2008, 86% became more environmentally and socially compliant, 79% showed operational improvement.

Our technical assistance program draws on more than 20 years of experience with enterprise and social investment. Our staff and advisors provide GBF with additional expertise in capacity-building and investing in high-impact enterprises.

Our TA Track Record

Infographic titled 'Social Impact Studies' presenting metrics about GBF investments, including net economic value created of 396.3 million dollars, economic value per two dollars invested of 9.7, and benefits to below-poverty line populations. It shows total employees as 11,130, supported farmers, artisans, and consumers totaling 3,473,523, with family members supported totaling 13,921,375.