article / avril 4, 2020
Field of Dreams
To the north of Ecuador is Tufiño parish, known for its mountains, wide green meadows that are used for planting and irrigation ditches, and an extremely cold climate, which hinders agricultural production.
article / février 1, 2022
Unlocking Opportunities through Digital Tools
I was extremely pleased when VFM started offering digital loan payments through mobile money. It was convenient and safe especially during these times of the pandemic and political crisis.
article / octobre 11, 2017
Hope In The Congo
When you work in development and tell your colleagues about an upcoming trip to the DRC you usually get a response that goes something like, ‘It can be a tough place.
article / août 20, 2021
Looking for a thousand and one ways to prosper
“I am a single mother; my (daughter) Ali is the one who gives me the strength to continue day by day, and for her I look for a thousand and one ways to prosper in my business," says Irma, the owner of a small animal husbandry business in Ecuador.
article / juin 11, 2016
Microfinance Equips Women to Improve Children's Lives
Microfinance providers seeking to improve the lives of children must first serve women clients, closing the gender gap to achieve financial inclusion for all.
page / juin 7, 2020
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article / novembre 5, 2021
Nana Henmaa empowers women in her community
In a typical Ghanaian socio-economic setting, property ownership is male dominated. Despite efforts by non-governmental organisations and the government, there are still societies that have women breaking their backs just to make a few pennies.
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Tips for Business Survival during Covid-19
The coronavirus or COVID-19 presents a significant threat not only to human health but also to business. For many businesses, government announcements to contain the virus may result in a sudden fall in demand for products or services, labour shortages and supply disruptions.