Survey Results: Impact of COVID-19 on Micro-Retail Businesses
Read the results from TechnoServe's survey of 337 micro-retail program participants about the impact COVID-19 has had on their businesses.
West Africa
RFP: Midterm Evaluator for BeniBiz Project
TechnoServe seeks a service provider to carry out a mid-term external quality assessment of the entrepreneurship project, BeniBiz, in Benin.
How is Climate Change Affecting Post-Harvest Loss in Nigeria?
Post-harvest loss, which is exacerbated by climate change, contributes to food insecurity and reduces the income of smallholder farmers and processors. We talked to Olorunfemi Oloruntoyin, YieldWise senior program manager in Nigeria, to hear about the challenges these farmers are facing as they adapt to a changing climate.
COVID-19 and the Cashew Industry in Benin
In Benin, cashew farmers are facing many challenges as they try to adapt to rapidly changing conditions due to COVID-19. We talked to Nicholas Mancus, TechnoServe’s chief of party for the BeninCajù program, to learn about the challenges these farmers are facing, how the pandemic is impacting women and men differently, and what TechnoServe is doing to help.
Request for Qualifications: Training Curriculum Consultant
TechnoServe Inc. invites you to participate in this competitive solicitation for qualifications related to the position of training curriculum consultant for the cashew industry.
New Survey Finds African Food Processors Face COVID-19 Challenges
Food companies already report significant disruptions to marketing and distribution networks and eye future supply problems
Survey: Africa’s Food Processors in the Face of COVID-19
TechnoServe surveyed 106 food processors, representing seven countries in Africa, on the impact of COVID-19 on their operations. This survey presents our findings.
Challenges and Responses for Africa’s Food Processors Facing COVID-19
TechnoServe offers a guide on the challenges and responses facing food processors during the COVID-19 pandemic, based on a survey of 106 food processors from seven African countries.
A Day in the Life: Supporting Cashew Producers in Benin
The BeninCajù program is working to make Benin’s cashew sector more productive, competitive, sustainable, and inclusive. Today, we’re sharing a behind-the-scenes look at the daily activities of a TechnoServe gender and access to finance specialist who works on this program.
How One Young Businesswoman is Paying it Forward in Nigeria
Mariam Abdulafeez is a young businesswoman who is using the skills she learned through a TechnoServe business accelerator program to empower others to transform their businesses and their lives.
