Katalyst is considered to be one of the most successful market development projects in the world. Since its inception in 2003, Katalyst has achieved significant employmentand income impact by increasing the competitiveness of farmers and micro, small and medium sized enterprises in selected urban and rural sectors in Bangladesh.
Katalyst follows a pro-poormarket development approach in promoting economic growth. It focuses on sectors with high outreach to the poor, high growth potential and good opportunities to include the poor better in the socio-economic systems of the selected sectors. Katalyst partners with a wide range of private enterprises and the government in order to bring about systemic changes, leverage our resources,maximize impact and ensure sustainability.