What is Biochar? The Soil Solution that Benefits Farmers and Climate
TechnoServe's Floor Overbeeke reports from Kenya on biochar, a promising environmental solution that benefits smallholder farmers
Strengthening African Food Systems, One Small Business at a Time
Struggles brought on by COVID-19 represented deeper challenges for African food systems. Learn how TechnoServe helped one woman's business.
The “One-Click” Small Business Solution
TechnoServe is partnering with Okta to develop a bundled tech, or “one-click” platform, that will enable small business owners in low-income countries to seamlessly manage their operations and improve their enterprises.
Fact vs. Fiction: The Role of Food Processing in Global Nutrition
Over the years, the term “processed foods” has acquired a less-than-healthy connotation. However, processing certain foods can actually improve nutrition — and is a key way to improve food security in the developing world. Learn the facts about food processing in low-income countries.
New Comprehensive Strategy Aims to Quadruple Ethiopia’s Coffee Revenue by 2033
The strategy presented by the Ethiopian Coffee & Tea Authority would also increase farmer incomes more than five-fold and create 2.7 million jobs
Comprehensive Ethiopian Coffee Strategy Executive Summary
The strategy identifies opportunities across the coffee value chain to substantially increase the country’s exports of high-quality, climate-friendly coffee, thereby improving incomes for farmers and creating jobs for millions of workers.
Vote for the Photo of the Month: June 2022
Our monthly photo series highlights the beauty and emotion in the lives of our clients around the world.
Peanut Power: Building a Local, Resilient Peanut Supply Chain in Kenya
How TechnoServe helped a Kenyan food processing firm get reliable, quality supply at an affordable price from local producers.
Part I: How Is the Global Food Crisis Affecting Africa?
We asked TechnoServe’s three Africa regional directors for their take on the impact on the ground; the outlook for the future; and any potential upsides to the growing food crisis.
A Guide to South Sudan’s Coffee Sector
Despite it's potential to grow high-quality arabica coffee, South Sudan's coffee sector has been devastated by ongoing conflict. TechnoServe, in partnership with Nespresso, has been working with the country's smallholder coffee farmers to revitalize the sector since 2011.
