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TechnoServe’s blog highlights the lessons and successes from our work with enterprising people in the developing world to build competitive farms, businesses, and industries.

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Quiz: How much do you know about the gender gap?

The World Economic Forum recently published its annual report on the global gender gap with more information on modern gender disparities across different industries. TechnoServe works globally to economically empower women with programs that help women entrepreneurs develop their businesses. How much do you know about the gender gap?  In…

Economic Development, Women's Economic Empowerment
2023, Gender Gap, Global Gender Gap Report 2023, Infographics, labor markets, labour markets, quiz, Reports, WEF, Workforce, World Economic Forum
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Sarah LaFleur’s Journey from TechnoServe Fellow to M.M.LaFleur Founder

Editor’s Note: Originally posted on December 7, 2017 under the title, “Just Get Up and Do Something” – Updated version published on July 20, 2023 under the new title, “Sarah LaFleur’s Journey from TechnoServe Fellow to M.M.LaFleur Founder” Sarah LaFleur, a TechnoServe Fellow in South…

Food Security, Staff, Women's Economic Empowerment
Fellows Program, Food Security, Small and Growing Businesses, Women's Economic Empowerment

Empowering Women through Waste Collection: Transforming Lives and the Environment in Addis Ababa

Discover how Halima Awol's waste management journey is transforming lives in Ethiopia. Empowering women through recycling, the LIWAY program creates jobs, promotes environmental sustainability, and fights poverty. Learn about regenerative business and its impact on communities and the environment.

Environmental Sustainability, Women's Economic Empowerment, Youth Economic Opportunity
africa, East Africa, Ethiopia