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AgriTrade Increases Growth Prospects for Milling Company
Jerald Tigere started his maize milling business in 2008, when an economic crisis had caused widespread food shortages in Zimbabwe. Although producing maize meal was a viable business, the difficult economic environment meant that profit margins were thin, and Tigere struggled to expand his operations to meet demand. Today, after benefiting from AgriTrade, t... more
Filed Under: Food & Agriculture, Economic Growth, Africa, Zimbabwe
IRD Swaziland Launches Climate Change Project
IRD Swaziland successfully handed over its completed project and launched the three-year follow-on program, Mitigation of the Negative Impact of Climate Change in Swaziland, February 27. The event brought together key government and development stakeholders in the food security and WASH sectors. IRD was honored to have US ambassador to Swaziland Makila James, M... more
Filed Under: Food & Agriculture, Water, Women & Gender, Africa, Swaziland
Addressing Violent Extremism in Agadez
Youth and young adults in Niger are increasingly susceptible to the appeals of violent extremist groups, radical institutions, and illicit activities. When Libya’s government under Muammar Gaddafi fell, many Nigeriens who were serving in his army returned home but found no jobs or means of income. These young men are vulnerable to recruitment by Al-Qaeda in the I... more
Filed Under: Civil Society, Conflict Mitigation, Youth, Africa, Niger
AgriTrade Provides Economic Lifeline to Youthful Piggery Entrepreneur
Twenty-five year old Walter Matsikira, from Chiendambuya communal lands in Makoni district (Manicaland) is a young businessman who is fast carving a career in agriculture, with the help of the AgriTrade loan facility administered by Zim-AIED. As an AgriTrade beneficiary, Matsikira accessed his first loan of $750 through Zim-AIED partnering bank, Micro King Fina... more
Filed Under: Food & Agriculture, Capacity Building, Africa, Zimbabwe
Credit Facility Stimulates Economic Growth
Tichaona Ganha, 40, from Harare’s sprawling Highfield high density suburb, is an inspiring example of a serious businessperson. Despite Zimbabwe's economic challenges, he was able to expand his agro-business dealership through commitment and hard work. Ganha used his business networks to access two loans through the AgriTrade revolving fund implemented by IRD u... more
Filed Under: Food & Agriculture, Capacity Building, Africa, Zimbabwe