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Transforming Food Systems and Improving Nutritional Outcomes Through Africa’s Food Processing Sector

This collection of impact and learning briefs detail how to leverage the power of the private sector to create better nutritional outcomes for low-income consumers and more profitable market opportunities for local farmers.

Food Processing
Case Studies

Cutting Poverty Through Hairdressing in Uganda

Not long ago, Carolyn Owonkunda struggled to earn a living selling fried fish on the side of the road. After participating in a TechnoServe program, she was able to start her own hairdressing business and has increased her daily income fourfold, leaving her with more money to support her children and invest back into her business.