Economic Development

Take our August news quiz to find out how much you know about current events and how they tie back to TechnoServe's mission to end world poverty.

TechnoServe President and CEO Will Warshauer recently traveled to Nigeria and Côte d’Ivoire. Read insights from his trip and learn how TechnoServe is working to boost small business development and food systems in West Africa.

This International Youth Day, we’re featuring a young entrepreneur in Botswana who is using the skills she gained in a TechnoServe program to build a thriving poultry business from the ground up.

This week, we sat down with Mefthe Tadesse, TechnoServe’s regional director for East Africa, to learn about a program in Ethiopia that aims to increase the wage and self-employment opportunities available to women and youth.

The 2024 Olympic Games recently opened in Paris, France. For the first time in history, the games will feature an equal number of what? Find out in TechnoServe's latest world news quiz.

West Africa, a burgeoning hub in the global cashew industry, is making significant strides despite facing numerous challenges. As the region processes a growing share of its raw cashew nuts, addressing both buyers’ and sellers’ concerns becomes essential to ensure sustainable growth.

Our monthly photo series highlights the beauty and emotion in the lives of our clients around the world. This month, we’re featuring three young people who have gained the critical skills they need to succeed as entrepreneurs. Read their stories, then vote for your favorite photo.

We asked Joydeep Dutt, TechnoServe’s India country director, to discuss the country’s recent election and its implications for India’s future.

Which country—the world's largest democracy—announced the results of its national election in June? Find out in TechnoServe's latest world news quiz.

The circular economy has provided an opportunity for Ethiopian entrepreneur Sheshetu Diriba to become financially self-sufficient. She’s not the only one.