Benin

Digital technology can be a driving force for development. Learn about four digital tools TechnoServe is developing to combat poverty and create a more inclusive, profitable, and sustainable Benin.

TechnoServe’s monthly photo series highlights the beauty and opportunity in the lives of our clients around the world.

TechnoServe and the Beninese government recently organized Benin Cashew Week, an event to celebrate the significance of the cashew industry in Benin.

TechnoServe Labs and Carnegie Mellon University – Africa teams work together to build geospatial tools to benefit smallholder farmers in Africa.

Take a look back at some of the technological advances leading the fight to end world hunger and poverty in 2022.

A new mother in Benin began making reusable diapers and menstrual pads after having her son. She quickly realized there was an opportunity to help other women by creating sustainable menstrual products – and empowering the next generation.

This popular food may look different to you in its natural state...

Many popular foods and beverages are grown by smallholder farmers around the world. These farmers are experiencing increasing challenges as they struggle to grow their crops in the face of extreme weather, droughts, floods, and other threats. Learn about a few of the crops most affected by climate change and what TechnoServe is doing to help these farmers build climate resilience.

Through TechnoServe’s BeniBiz program, young entrepreneurs like Babatundé Oguidi are getting the training and technical advice they need to run successful micro-enterprises.

Determined to support her family, Dossi Degui turned to TechnoServe for better business skills. Now she sells her artisanal soap around the country--and can't keep up with demand.