This learning brief explores how targeted methodologies to increase the participation of women in the food processing sector can expand economic opportunities for all while strengthening business performance and food systems.
This learning brief explores how strategic partnerships with food processors can overcome barriers to accessing nutritious diets for low-income consumers in East and Southern Africa.
Over the years, overfishing, pollution, and species loss have threatened Lake Malawi—and the livelihoods of the people who depend on it. Today, fishermen like Maxwell Kaunda are gaining the skills to embrace new ways to make a living, such as cassava farming. In doing so, they are increasing their incomes and protecting the lake’s critical biodiversity.
Over the years, overfishing, pollution, and species loss have threatened Lake Malawi—and the livelihoods of the people who depend on it. Today, fishermen like Maxwell Kaunda are gaining the skills to embrace new ways to make a living, such as cassava farming. In doing so, they are increasing their incomes and protecting the lake’s critical biodiversity.
Though this learning brief explore how partnering with food processors can strengthen smallholder farmers’ livelihoods while addressing critical sourcing challenges in food systems.
A new learning brief highlights how targeted access to finance support can unlock growth, resilience, and job creation for food processing SMEs across East Africa.
This white paper highlights how adopting regenerative practices in the food processing sector can strengthen climate resilience while delivering tangible business benefits.
This impact brief highlights how engaging food processors as central actors in food systems can drive economic growth, improve diets, and strengthen resilience across local markets.
The Malawi REFRESH program is a five-year initiative funded by the United States Agency for International Development to safeguard Lake Malawi and its biodiversity while enabling economic opportunities for communities in the eight surrounding districts.
This article discusses the importance of fostering entrepreneurship in developing countries and how it can lead to economic growth and poverty reduction. We will explore the benefits of supporting local entrepreneurs, providing access to capital and business training, and promoting gender equity in entrepreneurship. This post was originally published on…
