Program Description
The Ateneo-SEDPI NanoEnterprise Development Program (NEDP) is a dynamic partnership between the Ateneo de Manila University—Department of Development Studies and the Social Enterprise Development Partnerships, Inc. (SEDPI). It aims to catalyze inclusive economic growth by providing transformative training, capacity building, consultancy, and research for stakeholders in the nanoenterprise ecosystem.
This collaboration builds on over two decades of joint work in microfinance and social entrepreneurship. By combining Ateneo’s academic excellence and SEDPI’s on-the-ground expertise, Ateneo-SEDPI NEDP addresses the evolving needs of the country’s smallest business units—nanoenterprises—and the organizations that support them.
What We Do
Ateneo-SEDPI NEDP offers integrated capacity-building interventions to:
- Nanoentrepreneurs and small business owners
- Staff and officers of Microfinance Institutions (MFIs), cooperatives, NGOs, and social enterprises
- Government workers and community development advocates
- Overseas Filipinos and their families
- Students and young professionals interested in inclusive finance
Through in-person, online, and field-based learning modalities, Ateneo-SEDPI NEDP delivers practical, evidence-based solutions to build stronger institutions and improve the lives of underserved communities.
Program Components
- Capacity-Building and Training Courses
We provide both public and customized training programs on topics such as:
- Innovations in NanoEnterprise Development and Microfinance
- Delinquency Management
- Risk management and audit systems
- Leadership and Supervision
- Product Development
- Financial Literacy
Courses are delivered in face-to-face, online, or blended formats, and use interactive adult learning methodologies to make training engaging, relevant, and immediately applicable.
- NanoEnterprise Development Management Program
Organizations seeking long-term institutional strengthening can avail of our management consulting services. These include:
- Technical and mentoring assistance
- Strategic planning
- Organizational appraisal and process improvement
- Impact assessment and monitoring support
All interventions are customized based on a thorough capability needs assessment.
- Knowledge Resource Hub
This online platform serves as a repository of:
- Case studies and research papers
- Training manuals and modules
- Audio-visual materials
- Policy publications and journals
The hub supports practitioners and scholars in advancing nanoenterprise development practices.
- Policy Advocacy and Collaboration Platform
Through roundtables, dialogues, and research, Ateneo-SEDPI NEDP promotes a conducive policy environment for nanoenterprises. Policy recommendations are drawn from grassroots experiences and channeled to key stakeholders in both government and private sectors.
Why Join the Program?
Ateneo-SEDPI NEDP is designed to equip individuals and organizations with the tools, knowledge, and skills needed to build sustainable and inclusive nanoenterprises.
- For individuals: Choose from our public training schedules, register online, and attend either onsite or online.
- For organizations: Request customized sessions for your team, nominate participants, and co-design training delivery suited to your context.
Whether you’re a community development worker, microfinance practitioner, social entrepreneur, or aspiring changemaker, this program provides practical, experience-based learning to help you make meaningful impact in your field.