Region: West Africa

Data diving for good

A small army of data experts came together in London recently. They were volunteering their skills, experience and smiles for a…

18 December 2019

ASM Gold deserves support from formal finance

The artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) gold sector suffers from a dubious reputation worldwide among micro-credit financiers, impact investors and…

Mars, Barry Callebaut, Mondelēz and VOICE Network call for European cocoa due diligence legislation

A new milestone was reached on 2 December in the journey towards sustainable supply chains. The companies Barry Callebaut AG,…

03 December 2019

Gender-responsive due diligence in artisanal and small-scale mining is a must

At the IGF-AGM forum on mineral supply chains in Geneva in October, Women’s Rights and Mining hosted a well-attended side…

26 November 2019

Keeping it local with digital currencies

Complementary currencies can incentivize people to use local shops and encourage them to adopt good farming practices. A workshop by…

21 November 2019

Service provider investment readiness: best practices

Five ways to spot impact investment opportunities in agrifood

Agrifood service providers can help lift smallholder farmers out of poverty, increasing incomes and benefitting the whole supply chain. To…

WINCC showcases successful examples of women’s impact in cocoa value chain

On the eve of the World Cocoa Foundation partnership meeting in Berlin, Solidaridad hosted another successful event with the Women…

28 October 2019

Blog: Laying the tracks of Africa’s e-commerce environment for smallholder farmers

Evidence suggests that a smallholder-inclusive e-commerce revolution is possible in Africa. But how do we start to lay the tracks…

11 September 2019

Agribusinesses get ready for investment opportunities in Ghana

Attracting new private investment to support small and growing agricultural businesses plays an important role in improving the livelihoods of…

03 September 2019