In a region of Mexico where the plains meet the mountains, the land teems with life. Agriculture is embedded in the very fabric of life. Smallholder farmers here benefit from the area’s rich, high-quality soil, but earning a living off of the…
San Salvador, El Salvador, October 24, 2024 – The U.S. Government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the company cbc, and the non-profit organization TechnoServe, launched today the Micro-retail Development Project…
San Salvador, El Salvador, Octubre 24,2024– El gobierno de Estados Unidos, a través de la Agencia de los Estados Unidos para el Desarrollo Internacional (USAID), la empresa cbc y la organización TechnoServe lanzaron hoy el “Proyecto de Apoyo a Tiendas de Colonia” para impulsar el crecimiento económico inclusivo…
The case study highlights impactful strategies for achieving gender equality in coffee production
Empowering women is one of the most effective ways to fight poverty. However, in agricultural supply chains like coffee, women face significant cultural and structural barriers. They often lack access to critical resources such as land, finance, and education—key tools for participating fully in the economy and contributing…
The USAID Peru initiative, implemented by TechnoServe with support from JDE Peet’s, benefited more than 14,000 people
Women comprise 70% of the world's low-income people, making them especially vulnerable to climate change. But with the right support, they can be a tremendous force for protecting their livelihoods, their families, and the environment.
The additional time must be used to ensure that the EU Deforestation Regulations "benefit both the planet and smallholder livelihoods."
JDE Peet’s, USDA and TechnoServe to collaborate in program benefiting over 35,000 coffee producers
The Micro-retail Development Project was a three-year initiative designed by TechnoServe, in partnership with the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and private sector partner CBC. The project was developed with the goal of improving the livelihoods of micro-retail store owners—both women and men—across El Salvador by enhancing business practices and facilitating access to finance, while also expanding consumer access to essential goods and services. By strengthening micro-retail businesses, the project aimed to contribute to local economic growth and help reduce migration pressures through sustainable income opportunities.
