TechnoServe’s Cyprian Munyakho Speaks at the Beyond the Known Conference
The manager of the mSPARK program presents on October 28, 2021 about using digital technology to help accelerate the growth of micro-enterprises.
TechnoServe’s Juan Carlos Thomas and Alice Waweru Speak at SOCAP ’21
The pair of TechnoServe leaders share insights about the use of technology by small businesses on October 19.
TechnoServe’s Christoph Weigl Speaks at the Planet Labs Explore conference
TechnoServe's Christoph Weigl joins the University of Minnesota's Dr. Zhenong Jin and Rahul Gosh to speak about remote mapping Benin's cashew farms at the Planet Labs Explore conference on October 12, 2021.
TechnoServe’s Nicholas Mancus and Krishanu Chakravarty Speak at the African Cashew Alliance Conference
TechnoServe's Nicholas Mancus and Krishanu Chakravarty speak about opportunities for the West African cashew sector at the African Cashew Alliance Conference, September 20-21, 2021.
5 Ways Technology is Fighting Global Poverty in 2021
TechnoServe integrates technology into many of our programs to reach more people and scale our impact around the world. Today we are sharing five things you might not know about how technology is fighting poverty in 2021.
Remote Sensing and Satellite Imagery Providing Data for African Cashews
Emerging technology solutions combining aerial and phone imagery with machine learning could solve long-standing challenges in getting accurate, timely data for trade and investment decisions in the global nut and dried fruit industry.
How Entrepreneurs in Developing Countries Can Leverage E-Learning Solutions to Build Pathways Out of Poverty
In Kenya, entrepreneurship offers a pathway out of poverty for many young people like Irene Minyao. However, without the right skills and support, running a small business for the first time can be a daunting task. TechnoServe recently piloted a new digital platform that will help entrepreneurs gain the business management skills they need to succeed in an increasingly competitive environment.
Why Human-Centered Design Matters in International Development
Human-centered design is revolutionizing software development in the tech sector. Can the process of design thinking help create better solutions for international development, too? Learn how design principles for technology can reduce poverty in the latest edition of Tech vs. Poverty, a new column by Director of TechnoServe Labs Dave Hale.
Tech vs. Poverty: How to Create Better Solutions for the Right End User
Technology has the potential to address many of the world’s most pressing development challenges. But some of the biggest failures incorporating technology in development contexts result from solutions that don’t fit the target users’ needs and capabilities. In his first regular column on applying technology to solve development problems, Director of TechnoServe Labs Dave Hale discusses the first step for developing technology solutions: understanding the end user.
Technology, Innovation, and Climate-Smart Cashew Production
In Benin, the cashew industry has the potential to help hundreds of thousands of small-scale farmers lift themselves out of poverty. However, poor agricultural practices often limit their productivity and incomes. TechnoServe is using remote sensing and machine learning to map cashew production and target agricultural training to farmers who need it most.
