Agribusiness Provides a Path to Youth Employment in Africa
Young entrepreneurs like Audrey Allotey are starting and growing food businesses that provide key products and create jobs in their communities.
Increasing Women’s Access to Savings and Banking Services
Business Women Connect was born out of research showing that micro-savings products are one of the most impactful tools for women entrepreneurs to access in order to grow their businesses.
Three Keys to Helping Small Businesses Access Finance
Jane Abramovich, leader of TechnoServe's Access to Finance Practice Group, and TechnoServe consultant Evan Spark-DePass explore the role of intermediaries in helping businesses access financing and scale their enterprises.
Stronger Women, Stronger Business
TechnoServe’s MOVER Framework: Empowering women in supply chains to maximize business growth…
Growing Businesses by Linking Women to Finance
To help grow their sunflower oil business, the Majengo sisters needed access to finance, which is often a barrier to success for women entrepreneurs.
Smart Duka: Empowering Shopkeepers in Nairobi
"Mom and pop” shops play a critical role in developing economies around the world. In partnership with the elea Foundation and Citi Foundation, TechnoServe is working to increase the profitability of 840 high-potential shops in Nairobi, the majority of which are women-operated or women-owned.
Breaking Into The Business World
Through vocational apprenticeships and business mentorship, young women like Emily Ahebwa are creating new sources of income in Uganda.
Building Her Dream, One Brick at a Time
Within a year of completing TechnoServe's STRYDE training, an inspiring young woman has built a thriving business in an industry dominated by men.
Challenging Gender Norms
A young female entrepreneur in Uganda navigates a male-dominated industry in pursuit of her dreams.
Three Keys to Engaging Women Farmers
TechnoServe's William Odhiambo reflects on lessons learned from the SPADE project about empowering women in rural Kenya.
