Fish Farming to Sustainably Transform County Economy in Kenya
For several years, fishers in Loiyangalani town, located on the shores of Lake Turkana, have been using the casting method to earn a living. This outdated method, over time, has resulted in low yields caused by overfishing and low replenishment rates. …
Feed the Future and BRAC Launch Bangladesh’s First Private-Sector Led Cattle Breeding Training for Women
In Bangladesh, many women work in agriculture but are not able to engage in all aspects of farming. Due to …
On Journey to Self-Reliance, Northern Kenyan Counties Form Trading Bloc
Ten counties in Northern Kenya are part of the Frontier Counties Development Council (FCDC), which is dedicated to improving the …
Tool for Assessing Motivations of Private Sector Partners to Work with Women as Suppliers, Employees, and Consumers
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USAID Myanmar Project Presents Agricultural Product Research
Experts analyzed the food preferences of more than 700 consumers in Myanmar and made recommendations to help farmers and agribusiness …
“Boat Show” Reaches Farmers in Bangladesh
Bangladesh is a low-lying, riverine country. While the mangroves and waterways of southern Bangladesh make it vulnerable to flooding, they …
AV Ventures Launches Fund in Northern Kenya
WASHINGTON, D.C., December 3, 2020 — AV Ventures, a for-profit impact investment subsidiary of ACDI/VOCA, has announced the recent launch …
Calling for Greater Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities
Some years ago, a colleague and I were in Monrovia, the capital city of the West African country of Liberia, …
In Armenia, Local Volunteer Equips Cheesemakers to Boost Quality, Yields, and Incomes
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted and challenged us all. Our Volunteer programs have pivoted to remote assignments and have engaged …
Chamber of Commerce Transforms To Better Serve Traders & Community in Northern Kenya
Picture Northern Kenya’s Turkana County and arid lands and people struggling with hunger may come to mind. For decades, residents …
USDA Project Trains Next Generation of Poultry Entrepreneurs in Ghana
In Ghana, the agricultural sector holds great potential to catalyze economic growth and employment for young people, especially given the …
