Nicaragua
Although Nicaragua is the second poorest country in the Western Hemisphere, its geography and natural resources are favorable for accessing both regional and international markets. The country’s growing economy is based largely in agriculture and tourism, with the financial industry starting to take root.
Since 1976, TechnoServe has been helping smallholder farmers and entrepreneurs in Nicaragua access formal markets, improve product quality, manage businesses, boost profits and become competitive. TechnoServe also works with entrepreneurs across various industries, providing business training, advice and support through several entrepreneurship development programs.
Edificio Discover I, Módulo IA, Residencial Villa Fontana
Semáforos del Club Terraza 1 cuadra al Sur. Managua, Nicaragua
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Projects
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Improving Market Access for Smallholder Farmers in Central America
TechnoServe is working to increase revenues for 5,000 fresh produce smallholder farmers in Guatemala and Nicaragua by integrating the farmers into a more inclusive and profitable market system.
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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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Impulsa tu Empresa 2.0
ITE 2.0 will assist 825 businesses in Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. The three year program is expected to increase sales by more than 30%, equivalent to $41 million, and create more than 800 new jobs in different economic sectors.
Blog Posts
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From Day Laborer to Leader: Inside a Thriving Nicaraguan Coffee Farm
Manuel Herrera saw early on how coffee could transform his life. His thriving coffee farm is helping Manuel build a better life for his family.
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Meet 3 Inspiring Mothers Changing the World this Mother’s Day
Our monthly photo series highlights the beauty and emotion in the lives of our clients around the world. This month, we are featuring three women from three continents who exemplify what it means to be mothers, role models, and entrepreneurs.
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3 Big Ways to Reduce Small Farm Emissions
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.
Resources
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Impact of COVID-19 on Smallholder Farmers and Agricultural Supply Chains
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Impulsa Tu Empresa Impact Audit Report from ImpactMatters
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Accelerating Impact from Entrepreneurs
Learn More: Accelerating Impact from Entrepreneurs