Elizabeth Fustos has extensive expertise in the design and implementation of economic growth programs in Europe and Eurasia, Asia, and Africa, with a particular focus on partnership development with the private and public sectors, donors, academia,…
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In Northern Antioquia, Colombia, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID/Colombia) is implementing an ambitious honey production program to improve the livelihoods of more than 300 families in five mining municipalities.
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In Moldova, agricultural producers are diversifying their markets, while brokering new relationships and harnessing innovative technologies. Cynthia Steen discusses challenges and successes in this venture.
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Melissa Cook formerly led Chemonics’ Digital Transformation team to create and implement a modern Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) platform.
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From armed conflict to civil unrest to transport obstructions, Georgia has faced numerous obstacles to economic growth and now aims to create a stronger business environment.
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The Land Reform and Farm Restructuring Project helped farmers in Tajikistan and local participants improve their livelihoods through a host of governmental reforms, technical advice, and capacity-building policies. As a result, farmers, civil society actors, and policymakers enhanced their homeland.
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The Feed the Future Uganda Youth Leadership for Agriculture Activity bridged the gap between youth and the private sector by using a facilitation approach.
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New Economic Opportunities grant funds helped a Georgian strawberry farming association adopt modern production practices and expand their operations.
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In Nigeria’s agricultural sector, USAID’s Maximizing Agricultural Revenue and Key Enterprises in Targeted Sites project improved productivity, incomes, resilience, and access to diverse quality foods. The project played a key role in scaling up agricultural technology interventions to meet market demand and alleviate rural poverty.
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USAID’s Maximizing Agricultural Revenue and Key Enterprises in Targeted Sites (MARKETS II) project used proven private sector demand-driven market interventions, focusing on constraints in the agricultural value chain. MARKETS II worked in five value chains: cocoa, cassava, rice, sorghum and aquaculture.
Resource - Project Report
Becaues most farms in Bosnia and Herzegovina are relatively small, limiting production and the amount of money farmers can earn, USAID Fostering Agricultural Market Development Activity encouraged the planting of more high value crops.
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With assistance from the USAID and Sida joint Fostering Agriculture Markets Activity project, Amra Ugarak was able to start a berry production business and provide a better life for her family in Bosnia.
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