Technoserve was founded nearly 40 years ago with a focus on
bringing technology to small farmers and entrepreneurs. Within a few years the
organization expanded its focus beyond supplying technology to small businesses
in rural areas to also include community development in their goals. In 1998,
in Technoserve's 30th year of operation the focus expanded once
again to not just help build community development but also the development of
the country as well. Therefore the organization now works with small businesses
along with medium and large businesses as well.
Even with this expansion the organization still focuses on
finding emerging entrepreneurs and offering them training on how to create
sound business plans, raise financing and penetrate markets. Also, they help the businesses to research
the potential market in their community for a product that will have high
returns for the business owner. In addition, TechnoServe offers networking
possibilities with large international businesses that offer advice to help
grow the entrepreneur's business. Today the organization has offices in fifteen
countries across Latin America and Africa
helping the farms and businesses they work with to create $50 million in profit
in 2005. For more information on this organization please visit their
website.
