Overcoming Obstacles to Business in Africa
The Economist examines the opportunities and obstacles for enterprising people in Africa – and highlights TechnoServe’s work to bolster young entrepreneurs.
Providing Opportunities for Youth and Women Through Coffee in Eastern Guatemala
TechnoServe together with the Trade Facilitation Office of Canada, Global Affairs Canada, and Canadian coffee chain Tim Hortons is implementing a four-year initiative to train 1,000 farmers in agronomic and sustainability practices in eastern Guatemala and improve their productivity by 25 percent.
Ripe Opportunities in Rural Rwanda
Agriculture for Impact recently visited STRYDE participants in Northern Rwanda who are demonstrating that agriculture can improve livelihoods for youth.
Empowering Youth Entrepreneurs in Latin America
Youth face unique challenges in obtaining formal employment or becoming successful entrepreneurs. Crece Tu Empresa, TechnoServe's program in partnership with Citi Foundation, is working to address the challenge of youth unemployment in Guatemala, El Salvador, and Panama.
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.
Addressing Youth Unemployment in Latin America
By engaging youth in entrepreneurship and agriculture, TechnoServe is working to create sustainable growth in the region.
New Opportunities for Rural Youth in India
As Cairn Agri Fellows, these young farmers in Rajasthan are boosting production on their family farms and launching sustainable agribusinesses.
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.
