El Salvador
While El Salvador, the smallest country in Central America, has the region’s third largest economy, poverty rates linger above 30 percent.
The country is seeking to create more jobs and income opportunities by supporting the creation and growth of small businesses and by boosting agricultural exports. For more than three decades, TechnoServe has worked to empower El Salvador’s entrepreneurs to create thriving businesses in addition to helping farmers in key sectors to connect to high-demand markets, both local and foreign.
Oscar Artiga
Country Director, El Salvador
Calle Las Palmas #137
Colonia San Benito
San Salvador, El Salvador
See the impact
Producing Better Coffee Harvests in El Salvador and Nicaragua
The Better Coffee Harvest project gave farmers the skills they needed to transform their coffee farms into profitable businesses by training them on yield-enhancing, climate-smart agricultural practices that would boost their resilience to crop diseases. This project was funded by the J.M. Smucker Company, the U.S. Agency for International Development, and the PIMCO Foundation.
Projects
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Micro-retail Development Project
The Micro-retail Development Project was a three-year initiative designed by TechnoServe, in partnership with the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and private sector partner CBC. The project was developed with the goal of improving the livelihoods of micro-retail store owners—both women and men—across El Salvador by enhancing business practices and facilitating access to finance,…
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Maximizing Opportunities in Coffee and Cacao in the Americas (MOCCA)
The Maximizing Opportunities in Coffee and Cacao in the Americas (MOCCA) project was a seven-year initiative funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) through the Food for Progress program. Implemented by TechnoServe and partners, MOCCA worked to support over 120,000 farmers across Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Ecuador, and Peru to overcome barriers to…
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Crece tu Empresa
Crece tu Empresa (CRECE) is an ongoing program since 2015 in Central America with the support of the Citi Foundation. The objective of the program is to support young entrepreneurs to promote the sustainable growth of their businesses, by helping them develop their skills and business competencies.
Blog Posts
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3 Successful Young Entrepreneurs Leading the Way in Their Communities
For nearly 60 years, TechnoServe has been working to provide youth with the business skills training, mentorship, access to finance, and market linkages to transform their lives and communities. Meet three of these inspirational young entrepreneurs.
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Bridging the AI Gap: Empowering Entrepreneurs in the Global South
In El Salvador, Ana Emilia Figueroa Hernández never imagined that technology—let alone artificial intelligence (AI)—would become a key tool in her handmade jewelry business. But today, thanks to TechnoServe, she’s harnessing AI to expand her brand, streamline operations, and create engaging social media content.
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5 Essential International Development Terms to Know in 2025
It’s a new year, and there’s a new set of international development jargon to disentangle. Check out the list below, and let us know if there are any other development terms we should cover in the future.
Resources
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Impulsa Tu Empresa Impact Audit Report from ImpactMatters
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Accelerating Impact from Entrepreneurs
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Coordinador Nacional Del Proyecto Para El Salvador
Learn More: Coordinador Nacional Del Proyecto Para El Salvador