Achieving gender equality and empowerment is essential for driving sustainable economic growth, as it opens opportunities for women and men to fully participate in and benefit from the economy, promoting inclusive prosperity and reducing poverty.
In Rwanda, coffee is a primary export product, with nearly 22,000 metric tons of coffee exported each year from nearly 300 coffee washing stations (CWS) and more than 400,000 coffee farmers.
Our photo series highlights the beauty and emotion in the lives of our clients around the world. This month, we’re showcasing the journey of farmers as they navigate each stage of the farming cycle, from planting to harvest and beyond.
The right use of artificial intelligence in small businesses can boost growth and job creation—critical needs in emerging economies. Even relatively basic AI tools can help small businesses improve their decision-making, support workforce development, and enhance customer experience. But this technology must be applied the right way, and with consideration…
In the bustling city of San Salvador, El Salvador, one young entrepreneur named Gabriel Flores has turned his passion for cooking into a thriving business that is creating stable employment for young people. Gabriel's journey began with a simple love for food and a curiosity about the different ways people prepare basic dishes. Seven years later, he and his business partner own a popular pizza restaurant called Sivareña Pizza, where they serve delicious pies to the community. Discover Gabriel’s story of success and empowerment, told in his own words.
As the COP29 climate conference wraps up in Azerbaijan, one of TechnoServe’s leaders on regenerative business shares her thoughts on the meeting's value, the progress made this year, and the work to be done over the next 12 months.
This month, we’re focusing on GOOD news from around the world. How well do you know the latest positive developments? Test your knowledge of current events with TechnoServe’s November 2024 “global good news” quiz. November 2024 Good News Quiz "*" indicates required…
This year, TechnoServe worked with thousands of small-scale farmers and business owners to overcome challenges, find creative solutions, and build lasting change for themselves, their families, and their broader communities. Check out TechnoServe’s top five stories of 2024, then explore other content on the TechnoServe blog.
Entrepreneurship in India is at an all-time high, particularly in the post-COVID era. According to the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) India Report for FY 2021-22, India’s entrepreneurial activity rate jumped from 5.3% in 2020 to 14.4% in 2021, reflecting the growing percentage…
Discover how regenerative coffee farming is transforming Guatemala’s coffee industry through TechnoServe’s CaféTec program. With sustainable techniques like Top Working, smallholder farmers can boost coffee yields, improve soil health, and strengthen resilience to climate change—all without disrupting production. Learn how these practices are helping Guatemala’s coffee sector thrive in the context of environmental challenges and economic pressures.
