Young Vanilla Farmers Are Building Business Opportunities in Uganda
In Uganda, young people like Akankwasa Ismas are gaining new business skills to help them thrive as vanilla farmers.
July 2024 World News Quiz
The 2024 Olympic Games recently opened in Paris, France. For the first time in history, the games will feature an equal number of what? Find out in TechnoServe's latest world news quiz.
5 Effective Strategies to Address Global Poverty
Learn about five practical strategies to address poverty, from promoting regenerative agriculture to leveraging technology for development. Discover how these approaches are creating sustainable pathways out of poverty and explore how you can contribute to building a more equitable world.
A Coffee Farmer’s Journey to Gender Equality in Agriculture
Doris dreamed of being a coffee farmer, but living in a society with little gender equality in agriculture silenced her ambitions. Discover how Doris persevered to find her voice as a coffee farmer in Guatemala.
From Small Farms to Formal Markets: Connecting Mexican Farmers and Buyers through Regenerative Practices
Writing in Business Fights Poverty, Carolina Cely and Julieta Ocampo describe TechnoServe's support for sustainable agriculture in Mexico.
The Transformative Power of Community: Jacqueline Castillo’s Story
In the heart of Tomatlán, Mexico, a municipality whose name means “among tomatoes” in Nahuatl, a group of farmers unite around a shared dream. These producers work tirelessly to grow as an agribusiness and leave a lasting legacy for their families.
Unlocking the Potential of West African Cashews: Challenges and Strategies for a Thriving Future
West Africa, a burgeoning hub in the global cashew industry, is making significant strides despite facing numerous challenges. As the region processes a growing share of its raw cashew nuts, addressing both buyers’ and sellers’ concerns becomes essential to ensure sustainable growth.
Women IN Business signs a Memorandum of Understanding with Gapi
WIN and Gapi signed a Memorandum of Understanding that will run until September 2025. This Memorandum aims to improve women’s participation in promoting the local economy. The two entities’ efforts include sharing WIN program’s gender tools, as well as providing gender training, carrying out gender analysis and developing gender policies.
Women IN Business signs a Collaboration Agreement with the Ministry of Agriculture (MADER) and the SPEED Program
On April 26, TechnoServe’s WIN program, USAID’s SPEED program and MADER through the Agrarian and Rural Extension Fund (FAR/PROCAVA) signed a one-year Collaboration Agreement. The aim of this agreement is to reduce social inequalities in the agricultural sector, promote women’s access to productive resources, and better target gender-sensitive investments in…
7 Essential International Development Terms to Know in 2024: Part Two
There's so much international development jargon out there that we're back for a second round. Here's a cheat sheet with seven more terms you should know in 2024.
