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Blog posts on Market Systems Development (MSD), sustainable development, and global development insights, research, and practical guidance.

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The other ‘F word’ Blog Post

The other ‘F word’

Just because you can, doesn’t mean you should. These words have been repeated by many a British politician during the…
Kate Fogelberg
Kate Fogelberg04/05/2021
Making Market Systems Work for the Poor
New Publication: Making Market Systems Work for the Poor – Experience inspired by Alan Gibson Blog Post

New Publication: Making Market Systems Work for the Poor – Experience inspired by Alan Gibson

We're pleased to announce the launch of a brand new publication, inspired by Springfield founder, Alan Gibson. Written by Joanna…
Springfield Centre
Springfield Centre06/04/2021
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We’re launching a new training course! Blog Post

We’re launching a new training course!

Does your job involve getting information by talking to other people?If so, I’ve got something for you.Research is hard...…and since…
Rachel Shah
Rachel Shah01/03/2021
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Applying market systems development to change consumer behaviour for healthier lives: Lessons learned from PSI Blog PostGlobalHealth & Social ServicesMSD in New Sectors

Applying market systems development to change consumer behaviour for healthier lives: Lessons learned from PSI

Kate Fogelberg and Seth McGovern (PSI) Springfield worked with PSI several years ago during their adaption of market systems development…
Kate Fogelberg
Kate Fogelberg17/02/2021
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What can MSD practitioners learn from Tinder? Blog Post

What can MSD practitioners learn from Tinder?

Not much, might be your first response. Or perhaps you’re thinking how it could help you manage your stress by…
Kate Fogelberg
Kate Fogelberg15/02/2021
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The Ten Days of Training Blog Post

The Ten Days of Training

The Springfield Training Team were incredibly disappointed not to make it to Bangkok this year. Engaging with and inspiring new…
Kate Fogelberg
Kate Fogelberg07/12/2020
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Prime rib, Goodhart’s Law, and MSD Blog Post

Prime rib, Goodhart’s Law, and MSD

Getting assigned to the prime rib station at the Yellowstone National Park cafeteria was like winning the golden ticket. Every…
Kate Fogelberg
Kate Fogelberg07/12/2020
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A “Confessional” on Promoting Sustainable & Inclusive Value Chains AgricultureArticleBlog PostSoutheast Asia

A “Confessional” on Promoting Sustainable & Inclusive Value Chains

A range of models have been trialled in the Grow Asia network to make value chains more inclusive and profitable…
Rob Hitchins
Rob Hitchins26/10/2020
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Minding your PEA’s and Q’s Blog Post

Minding your PEA’s and Q’s

The behaviour of British politicians – and their advisers – during the pandemic has had me reflecting on the wise…
Kate Fogelberg
Kate Fogelberg11/08/2020
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Between a rock and a hard place Blog Post

Between a rock and a hard place

Kate Fogelberg, Rob Hitchins, Rachel Shah How MSD programmes are dealing with the economic crisis during the health crisis The…
Kate Fogelberg
Kate Fogelberg18/06/2020
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