Entrepreneurship

We caught up with Gloriose Uwayezu, a rural youth empowerment program participant, for an update on her brickmaking business three years after its launch.

2018 was a milestone year for TechnoServe. Not only did we mark a half century of impact, but we built upon this legacy by working with thousands of farmers, entrepreneurs, and partners around the world to create opportunity and prosperity. Here are a few of our favorite stories from the year.

Newmont and TechnoServe partnered to build the capacity of more than 300 entrepreneurs in rural Mexican communities.

TechnoServe Mozambique marked 20 years of inclusive growth and poverty reduction with a distinguished panel and celebration.

Entrepreneurs learn the tools necessary to elevate their business and community.

A young entrepreneur, equipped with a new understanding, provides for his family and inspires a generation through his rock quarry business in Rwanda.

African food processors are combating malnutrition with support from food technologists and business advisors.

How the private sector can play a pivotal role in improving access to food for families in rural areas.

A coalition spanning the private, nonprofit, and research sectors tested innovations in agriculture that can drive impact on a large scale. We share results and lessons from an experiment in Mozambique that leveraged mobile technology to drive shared value.

Business and government leaders gathered in Lagos, Nigeria, to pledge their commitment to improve the country’s nutrition, health, and economic development through food fortification.