West 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.

We talked to Olorunfemi Oloruntoyin, YieldWise senior program manager in Nigeria, to hear about the challenges smallholder farmers and processors are facing as they adapt to a changing climate.

During nationwide protests, Wilson's business was destroyed. But with determination, he worked with TechnoServe to restore his future.

Many popular foods and beverages are grown by smallholder farmers around the world. These farmers are experiencing increasing challenges as they struggle to grow their crops in the face of extreme weather, droughts, floods, and other threats. Learn about a few of the crops most affected by climate change and what TechnoServe is doing to help these farmers build climate resilience.

Through TechnoServe’s BeniBiz program, young entrepreneurs like Babatundé Oguidi are getting the training and technical advice they need to run successful micro-enterprises.

Two of TechnoServe's experts share lessons learned from a partnership with Citi Foundation and how employees can effectively meet the needs of development initiative participants.

Government and food industry leaders gathered to publicly renew their commitment to improving nutrition in Nigeria through better food fortification.

The major new project will spark economic growth through investment, job creation, and business support in West Africa's cashew industry

Determined to support her family, Dossi Degui turned to TechnoServe for better business skills. Now she sells her artisanal soap around the country--and can't keep up with demand.

The initiative with Nestlé Nigeria and IDH helped farmers connect to better supply chains and improve their incomes, contributing to better food security.