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Feed the Future Burma Agriculture and Food Systems Development (AFDA) Activity: Market Systems Diagnostic Report

Access the AFDA Market Systems Diagnostic Report, published June 29, 2021

Pride Month Blog Series: Experts Discuss Opportunities for Expanding LGBTQ+ Inclusion in Agriculture and Market Systems Development

This Pride Month, we explore why the inclusion of LGBTQ+ populations matters in global development. In previous blogs, we discussed …

Bead Making Means More Income for Halima

Halima Mohamed Arbele, 45, never expected that her hobby could be a source of income for her family. Since 2005 …

A Beekeeping Venture Brings Hope to Pastoralist Families in Northeastern Kenya

Like many people in Wajir County, Ahmed Hussein made a living as a crop farmer and livestock producer. But with …

From Project to Sustainable Progress: Tanager and ACDI/VOCA Help Local NGO NAFAKA Kilimo Impact Tanzanian Agriculture

Tanager, ACDI/VOCA, and AV Ventures share a mission to improve economic and social conditions for vulnerable populations around the world. …

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Ana Sofía’s Story: Transgender Youth in Colombia Pave the Way for Others at Work

Her rose-printed skirt sways when she walks in the room. She tucks her hair behind her ear. As she tells …

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Willert’s Story: Finding Formal Employment as an LGBTQI+ Youth in Colombia

“I never imagined I could find a workplace so welcoming and committed to labor inclusion,” said Willert Moreno (pictured right …

Philippine Coffee Quality Competition 2021 Champ Attributes Win to Good Agricultural Practices

The 2021 Philippine Coffee Quality Competition (PCQC) is the Philippines’ most prestigious annual competition for the best Philippine coffee. This …

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USAID Administrator Samantha Power Visits the USAID Honduras Transforming Market Systems Activity

This month, USAID Administrator Samantha Power made her first trip abroad since being sworn in. On June 13, she traveled …

Pride Month Q&A: Experts Discuss Challenges and Opportunities for Collecting LGBTQ+ Data

This Pride Month, we explore why the inclusion of LGBTQ+ populations matters in global development from the perspective of international …

Three Ways to Move Toward Regenerative Food Systems

Healthy ecosystems form the bedrock of our survival and well-being. They provide us with essential goods, including food, fodder, fresh …

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AV Ventures Invests in Maphlix Trust Ghana Limited to Support Ghana’s Horticulture Sector

AV Ventures, the impact investing subsidiary of ACDI/VOCA, has provided a long-term loan of US$700,000 to Maphlix Trust Ghana Limited, …