Understand the system. Unlock the bottlenecks.
We analyse markets and value chains to understand where constraints, incentives and opportunities sit, and work with market actors to address the underlying barriers to better market performance.
Market systems analysis
Value chain analysis
Market and ecosystem mapping
Systemic constraint identification
Market facilitation
Private-sector engagement
Value chain development
Inclusive market development
Test what could change the system.
This is important because it gives Lustre its own flavour rather than just saying “MSD.”
We design and test new models, partnerships and approaches that can address systemic constraints and change the way markets function.
Systems innovation
Multi-stakeholder innovation
Market-based solutions
Business model innovation at ecosystem level
Piloting and experimentation
Demonstration models
Replication and scale
Change the conditions around the market.
Where policy, regulation or institutional arrangements constrain market development, we work with relevant actors to generate evidence, test solutions and support changes in the enabling environment.
Policy and regulatory analysis
Evidence generation
Policy engagement
Institutional strengthening
Public-private dialogue
Enabling-environment interventions