Crown Agents is a long-standing U.K. development contractor, set up as a commercial not-for-profit company. Three years ago, it took the unusual step of launching a philanthropy unit to raise donations, alongside its normal work on supply chains and strengthening health systems. This year, it has been working to increase engagement on the philanthropy side.
Devex talked to Keith Kibirango, who joined Crown Agents earlier this year as director of philanthropy and private sector engagement, to find out why.
This conversation has been edited for length and clarity.