Empowering African Youth Employment Through Entrepreneurship
A TechnoServe program increased youth employment in Africa through skills and training opportunities, enabling thousands to become successful micro-retailers.
Nigeria
Prosper Cashew Mobilizes Key Actors to Improve Access to Finance in Cashew Processing
An event in Côte d'Ivoire brought together cashew processors, commercial banks, impact funds, guarantee funds, and other stakeholders
Meet Segun Aganga, the Newest Member of TechnoServe’s Board of Directors
Segun Aganga recently joined TechnoServe’s Board of Directors after a long career in financial services, investment banking, and the public sector. In this Q&A, he discusses his career path and his thoughts on eliminating global poverty.
African Guarantee Fund and TechoServe Establish Partnership to Boost Investment in West Africa’s Cashew Nut Sector
The partnership will support the work of the Prosper Cashew program in the Ivory Coast, Ghana, and Nigeria
New Millers for Nutrition Coalition Announces Commitment to Reach One Billion People with Fortified Staple Food
New industry-led coalition aims to help millers produce adequately fortified staple foods and reach one billion people with fortified rice, edible oil and flour
by 2026
U.S. Ambassador’s Visit Celebrates West African Cashew as a Cash Crop
In September, TechnoServe’s Prosper Cashew project was honored to host Her Excellency Jessica Davis Ba, the United States of America’s Ambassador to Côte d’Ivoire.
The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World Report: Key Findings and Solutions
The FAO recently released the State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2023 report. Learn about its key findings and what it means for the fight against hunger.
Leveraging Business Partnerships for Large-Scale Food Fortification
The Strengthening African Processors of Fortified Foods (SAPFF) program presents an innovative industry-led approach, drawing from its experience in Kenya, Nigeria, and Tanzania to promoting the fortification of staple foods and tackling micronutrient deficiencies amongst the most vulnerable
Enhancing Nutrition and Food Security: The Role of Millers in Kenya
Dive into the transformative role of the Inaugural Kenya Food Processing and Nutrition Leadership Forum in fostering improved nutrition, by launching the innovative Kenya Millers Fortification Index. Learn about this self-regulatory industry initiative towards creating a healthier future for Kenya.
World Hunger: Causes, Effects, and Solutions
In this blog post, we explore the causes and effects of world hunger, as well as how we can stop it. Learn more about the impact of poverty, climate change, conflict, and economic factors on food security and find out how targeted interventions can help reduce world hunger and malnutrition.
