New Initiative in Benin Aims to Preserve Forests by Promoting Sustainable Entrepreneurship
Through the Government of Benin’s World Bank–funded Classified Forests Program, TechnoServe will strengthen the value chains for non-timber forest products
FCI4Africa Supports Kenya’s Milling Industry in Advancing Sustainability with Expanded Digital Tool
Building on the success of the Kenya Millers Fortification (KMFI) in driving nutrition improvement, the pilot features an expanded framework that includes sustainability and efficiency
New Digital Initiative to Support Alternative Livelihoods in South Africa’s Coal-Mining Communities
The new initiative will leverage educational technology to help entrepreneurs in coal-dependent communities build businesses and create jobs.
Report: TechnoServe Supported Higher Incomes for 1.2 Million People amid Unprecedented Global Aid Shifts in 2025
The nonprofit’s 2025 annual report also highlights that a record 44% of the beneficiaries were women
TechnoServe Agri-Food Senior Director: COP30 Underscores Importance of Systems Approach
The leader called for collaboration and private-sector engagement to create agri-food systems that are fair, sustainable, and healthy
TechnoServe Launches “Smart Duka 5.0” Initiative to Strengthen the Micro-Retail Sector in Kenya and Ethiopia
The new phase will bring the Smart Duka program to Ethiopia for the first time and support the National Duka Owners organization in Kenya.
TechnoServe Trains One Million Coffee Farmers, Boosting Incomes and the Environment
Global nonprofit marks major milestone in its effort to transform coffee livelihoods and protect the planet through regenerative farming practices
TechnoServe Agri-Food Systems Lead: World Food Day is a Call for Collective Action
The nonprofit’s global director for agri-food systems transformation highlighted the critical role of collaboration
HAPPY Program Hosts Agri-SME Finance Summit to Boost Access to Capital and Equipment in Ghana’s Agriculture Sector
TechnoServe, Mastercard Foundation, and Agri-Impact Limited convened key stakeholders in Kumasi to support youth-led agribusiness growth
Scaling Youth Entrepreneurship in Africa: A Multi-Stakeholder Approach for Developing Local Ecosystems
This article shares lessons from TechnoServe’s BeniBiz program in Benin, highlighting four strategies to strengthen local ecosystems: understanding support structures, convening actors, transferring knowledge to institutions, and testing approaches before scaling. The goal: embed proven tools into existing systems so youth entrepreneurs can thrive.
