Overcoming Obstacles to Business in Africa
The Economist examines the opportunities and obstacles for enterprising people in Africa – and highlights TechnoServe’s work to bolster young entrepreneurs.
Ripe Opportunities in Rural Rwanda
Agriculture for Impact recently visited STRYDE participants in Northern Rwanda who are demonstrating that agriculture can improve livelihoods for youth.
Coffee Initiative
The Coffee Initiative worked with local farmers in East Africa to improve agronomy and business practices, establish new coffee cooperatives and strengthen existing ones, and help cooperatives create business plans and access financing for wet mills.
Building Her Dream, One Brick at a Time
Within a year of completing TechnoServe's STRYDE training, an inspiring young woman has built a thriving business in an industry dominated by men.
Young Entrepreneurs Changing Africa’s Rural Business Landscape
Young Africans are improving their livelihoods, creating jobs and strengthening their communities with the support of the STRYDE program.
Africa’s Young Entrepreneurs on the Rise
With the right mix of skills and confidence, rural youth in East Africa are building sustainable enterprises and creating new opportunities.
The Power of High-Quality Coffee in Rural Rwanda
Farmers build a successful coffee business and use the profits to bring electricity to their villages.
Independent Assessment of TechnoServe’s Coffee Agronomy Training Program
This study presents an independent professional opinion of Laterite Ltd., a research-consulting firm. It is an unbiased assessment of the accuracy of TechnoServe’s impact estimates on yield increases and best practice adoption…
Strengthening Rural Youth Development through Enterprise
TechnoServe partnered with the Mastercard Foundation to help rural youth in East Africa transition to economic independence. The Strengthening Rural Youth Development through Enterprise (STRYDE) program delivered a comprehensive package of services including skills training, business development and mentoring to young people ages 18 to 30 in Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda.
Photo of the Week: Coffee Leads to Prosperity in Rwanda
Byagatonda Emmanuel and his wife Murerehe Speciose live in a prime coffee-producing area in Rwanda, but for years they produced low-quality coffee in small quantities.
