Beyond the “Unicorn”: Creating Adaptive Partnerships Across an Organization

A recurring challenge in most market systems development (MSD) projects funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is …

USAID’s Support Brings Hope to Food Traders in Isiolo County During Tough Economic Times

The residents of Isiolo County, in Northern Kenya, rely primarily on livestock production for their livelihoods. The county has 26 …

Catalyzing Localization Through Adaptive Partnerships: Operational Guidance to Working With And Through Local Partners Across the Partnership Cycle

Access the Catalyzing Localization Through Adaptive Partnerships: Operational Guidance to Working with and Through Local Partners Across the Partnership Cycle …

Female Farmers in Tajikistan Emerge to Dominate the Rural Labor Market

When it comes to improving fruit orchards in rural Tajikistan, pruning and grafting groups play a crucial role. These groups …

Reflections on Philippine Coffee Program: Charting a Course with Local Partners for Continued Sector Growth

As a champion of Collaborating, Learning, and Adapting (CLA), ACDI/VOCA prioritizes bringing together partners to discuss what works, what doesn’t, …

Three ACDI/VOCA Volunteers Honored with 2023 Charles Cox Awards

This year, ACDI/VOCA is recognizing three of our outstanding volunteers with the 2023 Charles Cox Excellence in Volunteerism Awards. These …

The Climate Crisis Could Be Solved by Smallholder Farmers

Smallholder agriculture is the foundation of many developing economies, and meaningful investment in farmers could mark the turning point in …

Northern Kenya Youth Group’s Fruitful Journey From Drought To Beekeeping

Garissa County, located in Northern Kenya, has a population of 841,353 people and is primarily inhabited by the Somali community, …

One-on-one with Board Member Luis Sahmkow

In late October, ACDI/VOCA Group Board Member Luis Sahmkow joined CEO Sylvia Megret, Chief Program Officer Maura Allen, and VP …

ACDI/VOCA Awarded the Latest USAID Farmer-to-Farmer Program in Europe, Caucasus, and Central Asia

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) recently awarded ACDI/VOCA with the latest USAID Farmer-to-Farmer Program in Europe, Caucasus, …

Myanmar Case Study: Creating Connectivity in Fragile and Thin Markets

Myanmar’s agriculture sector continues to face serious impacts from the February 2021 military coup and ongoing civil conflict. Navigating these …

Q&A with Leader of USAID Kyrgyz Republic Project on Learning from Failure

Join us for a conversation with Hiqmet Demiri, former Chief of Party of the USAID Enterprise Competitiveness Project in the …