Africa

Are you an informed global citizen? Test your knowledge of current events with TechnoServe's January 2024 world news quiz.

As global temperatures rise, smallholder farmers are among those most vulnerable. What is the impact of climate change on agriculture? Learn how farmers are affected by climate change and what TechnoServe is doing to help them adapt.

TechnoServe recently developed a mobile application in partnership with the Government of Rwanda and the Bank of Kigali to address critical challenges in Rwanda’s coffee supply chain.

A TechnoServe program increased youth employment in Africa through skills and training opportunities, enabling thousands to become successful micro-retailers.

How did an aspiring priest become a software engineer now delivering tech solutions to end global poverty? Sildio Mbonyumuhire, Director of Labs Product Management and Engineering at TechnoServe, was recently featured on the My Tech Story Africa podcast hosted by Alice Kanjejo.

Learning new ways to grow old crops helps Mozambican farmers improve their incomes. Read about the three steps Élio Herculano took to improve his cucumbers and his income.

Since 1998, TechnoServe has been helping Mozambique’s industries, agribusinesses, and entrepreneurs increase their competitiveness and incomes. We recently hosted an event to celebrate 25 years of impact.

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From a newfound focus on the links between food systems and climate change to a historic agreement to move away from fossil fuels, the COP28 climate conference brought major news to the global fight against poverty.

In Kenya, micro-retailers play an essential role in the local economy by providing important consumer goods. With TechnoServe’s support, a new umbrella organization of micro-retailers is creating a robust ecosystem where entrepreneurs can share knowledge, resources, and opportunities.