Economic Development

Meet Evelyn Cheroriot, a farmer in eastern Uganda who is creating wealth from waste to support her vegetable production.

Sales agent models have the potential to improve access to goods and services while creating economic opportunity for women and youth. Drawing on work from Rwanda and Mozambique, TechnoServe’s Sophie Duchanoy and Sarah Bove share three key factors in making these approaches work.

More than a decade after participating in a TechnoServe program, Gloriose Uwayezu is now the owner of a thriving brick-making business in Rwanda.

In Ghana, Veronica Abrokwah is juggling life as a nurse and a smallholder tomato farmer and processor with support from TechnoServe.

Through entrepreneurship and inclusive business strategies, individuals like Melvina and Sadia are showing that poverty reduction through business is not only possible—it’s already happening.

In Kenya, young people are learning critical skills to build eco-friendly business models and conservation-driven tourism ventures. 

Are you an informed global citizen? Test your knowledge of current events this week with TechnoServe’s February 2025 world news quiz.

Starting a business is never easy—especially in a sector where there are few women entrepreneurs. Joyce Chika overcame financial barriers and beliefs that as a woman she is not suited to work in Botswana's tourism sector, to build No. 1 Lady Tours and Safaris. With support from the Tokafala program, she turned her passion into a thriving business that also supports young entrepreneurs. Tokafala is implemented by TechnoServe and is a collaboration between the Government of Botswana, Debswana, De Beers Group, and Anglo American.

How much do you know about global poverty? Take our quiz to learn common facts and clear misconceptions about this critical issue.

Marine ecosystems sustain livelihoods and biodiversity in Kenya. Learn how seagrass conservation is helping coastal communities thrive.