Latin America and the Caribbean

Overview

Although Latin American and Caribbean countries continue to experience high levels of inequality and public security concerns, the region has seen robust economic growth in recent years. The region’s poverty rate is at its lowest level in three decades, but sustained economic growth depends on increased productivity and innovation. TechnoServe has implemented agricultural and enterprise development programs in the region since 1969, working with local, regional and multinational partners to strengthen sustainable farms, businesses and industries.

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On The Ground

Regional Projects

The Haiti Hope Project

The Haiti Hope Project is a five-year, $9.5 million public-private partnership among businesses, multilateral development institutions, the U.S. Government and nonprofits, designed to create sustainable economic opportunities for Haitian mango farmers and their families. Haiti Hope aims to double the incomes of 25,000 smallholder farmers five years after they join the Project.

Impulsa Tu Empresa

Supported by the Argidius Foundation, Impulsa Tu Empresa aims to help more than 800 small- and medium-sized enterprises develop their businesses. Through mentoring, business training and business plan competitions, the program aims to increase sales by $13 million and generate 750 new jobs in Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Burkina Faso.

Blog Posts

December 10, 2012

Waiting for the Mangoes to Ripen

Access to credit frees Haitian farmers to sell and invest on their own terms.As part of the Haiti Hope Project, TechnoServe and its partners have launched a pilot loan program for farmers who have difficulty accessing credit in Haiti.

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October 17, 2012

The Financial Times Reports on TechnoServe’s Work in Latin America

The Financial Times highlighted TechnoServe’s work in Latin America in a report on development models that support and invest in entrepreneurs in emerging markets.

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May 5, 2011

New Markets Revitalize Farmers in Nicaragua

The vegetable farmers of the Tomatoya-Chagüite Grande cooperative in northern Nicaragua were once mired in poverty. Today, with TechnoServe’s support, they have built a successful business and transformed the lives of their families.

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Contact

Andrei Belyi

Regional Director, Latin America and the Caribbean
abelyi@tns.org
Tel. +51 1 719 3507
Fax +51 1 719 3507 ext. 106

 

 

Resources

News

Fall 2012

A New Boost for Entrepreneurs in Central America and Africa; Peace Pays: Rebuilding Livelihoods in Northern Uganda

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Summer 2012

Cotton Business Creates New Opportunities in Uganda; New Technologies, New Opportunities for Garifuna Women in Honduras; TechnoServe Introduces Updated Mission and Vision

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