Survey: Africa’s Food Processors in the Face of COVID-19
TechnoServe surveyed 106 food processors, representing seven countries in Africa, on the impact of COVID-19 on their operations. This survey presents our findings.
Challenges and Responses for Africa’s Food Processors Facing COVID-19
TechnoServe offers a guide on the challenges and responses facing food processors during the COVID-19 pandemic, based on a survey of 106 food processors from seven African countries.
Empowering Shopkeepers in Times of Crisis
In Kenya, the coronavirus pandemic is presenting new challenges for shopkeepers who must continue supplying their customers with essential goods, even amidst a global crisis. We talked to Alice Waweru, TechnoServe’s entrepreneurship regional program manager, about the challenges these micro-retailers are facing and what TechnoServe is doing to help.
Lasting Impact Spotlight: Muhdin Mohammed
In this series, we check back with TechnoServe program participants who were previously featured on our blog, documenting how their lives have changed and progressed.
REgrow Yirga revives one of the world’s most celebrated coffee origins: Yirgacheffe in Southern Ethiopia
The REgrow Yirga project funded by USDA, JDE, and Peet's Coffee, in partnership with Kew, aims to enhance the sustainable competitiveness of the Ethiopian coffee sector through increased productivity, improved supply chain performance, strengthened market linkages, and a more facilitative enabling environment.
Improving Market Led Production of Target Crops
TechnoServe seeks to increase the production of teff, wheat, and maize for more than 200,000 farmers and strengthen the farmers access to output markets.
Smart Duka: Lessons Learnt in Developing Kenya’s Micro Retail Sector
This case study summarizes the key learnings from the Smart Duka partnership, which has strengthened the micro-retail sector in Kenya.
Smart Duka: The Story of Developing Kenya’s Micro Retail Sector
The Smart Duka partnership has worked to improve the livelihoods of women and men who own and operate essential micro-retail outlets. This case study highlights the progress and impact of the program.
In Africa, Fresher Milk From Farm to Shelf
How African food processors and U.S. companies are working together to transform the African dairy industry.
Beyond the Box of Chocolates
Chocolate is one of the world’s most popular foods, but who actually grows the cocoa that serves as the base for this delicious treat? Meet a few of the farmers who are changing their lives using income from cocoa.
