Africa
One Change Could Help Ethiopian Coffee Farmers Triple Their Yields
TechnoServe's Global Coffee Director, Paul Stewart, wrote this article for Agrilinks which details our coffee stumping Initiative in Ethiopia.
TechnoServe’s Christoph Weigl Speaks at the Planet Labs Explore conference
TechnoServe's Christoph Weigl joins the University of Minnesota's Dr. Zhenong Jin and Rahul Gosh to speak about remote mapping Benin's cashew farms at the Planet Labs Explore conference on October 12, 2021.
TechnoServe’s Nicholas Mancus and Krishanu Chakravarty Speak at the African Cashew Alliance Conference
TechnoServe's Nicholas Mancus and Krishanu Chakravarty speak about opportunities for the West African cashew sector at the African Cashew Alliance Conference, September 20-21, 2021.
Understanding Nigeria’s New Micronutrient Fortification Index
This article in Guardian Nigeria features TechnoServe's Strengthening African Processors of Fortified Foods (SAPFF) Program as part of the greater Micronutrient Fortification Index (MFI).
‘Coffee Cultivation Is Up by 50%’: The Sustainable Scheme Reviving the Fortunes of Zimbabwe’s Coffee Growers
The Guardian covers TechnoServe's Reviving Origins program with Nespresso in Zimbabwe.
Ethiopia’s Forest Coffee Guide Unburies Country’s Hidden Coffee Treasures
Paul Stewart, Global Coffee Director at TechnoServe, is featured in this story about TechnoServe's work with Partnerships for Forests, including the new publication "Ethiopia’s Forest Coffee: An Illustrated Guide".
How Boosting the Dairy Sector Improves Food Security in Nigeria
Across West Africa, food security is being challenged by armed struggles and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, which will create long-lasting challenges. Amaka Ikeaka, regional program manager for West Africa, writes about how dairy production and other long-term solutions can help address these challenges, particularly in Nigeria.
Use Public Rankings, Self-Regulation for Nigeria’s Food Fortification
This article in Punch discusses how the Micronutrient Fortification Index, developed by TechnoServe's SAPFF program, is helping Nigerian food companies improve nutrition.
How Do Coffee Farmers in East Africa Bring Your Favorite Coffee From Crop to Cup? Part 1: Farming
In part one of this new three-part series, Crop to Cup, learn how farmers in East Africa play a role in the coffee that ends up in consumers’ cups around the world, no matter how you take your coffee. Look out for parts two and three, which cover processing and quality control.