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TechnoServe is helping coffee farmers adopt an innovative, natural, and low-cost solution to prevent water and soil pollution.

In Kenya's coastal region, marine conservation, sustainable fisheries, and coastal tourism make up the growing potential and value of the blue economy. Driven and led by young entrepreneurs, their involvement is crucial to ensuring that the Blue Economy thrives in a way that benefits all–balancing economic growth with environmental sustainability. 

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.

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.

How does climate change exacerbate poverty? And what role do small-scale farmers play in the fight against climate change? Learn about the link between these critical issues, then find out what TechnoServe is doing to support those most affected.

Here are three of the most effective ways to reduce emissions at the small farm level, based on TechnoServe’s experience working with smallholder farmers around the world.

Every profession has its jargon, but TechnoServe’s field has more than its fair share. To help you make sense of all the international development jargon, here is a cheat sheet with seven terms you should know in 2024.

Creating employment opportunities for the world’s growing youth population is a critical part of improving livelihoods and combating poverty. TechnoServe has contributed to a new World Economic Forum briefing paper that identifies keys to global job creation.

Learn about some of the challenges social enterprises face in the circular economy and how they can address these obstacles and scale their impact.

As global temperatures rise, smallholder farmers are among those most vulnerable. What is the impact of climate change on agriculture? Learn how farmers are affected by climate change and what TechnoServe is doing to help them adapt.