Banana importer AgroFair is fair trade certified. But the certification has no rules about what the company should do with the large amount of plastic waste it produces. AgroFair...
Despite the coronavirus pandemic, the Dutch company VAMED has started construction and is expanding 4 district hospitals in Sri Lanka with extra wards and equipment. Together,...
Rice cake manufacturer SanoRice and Oxfam Novib are using blockchain technology. This app gives real-time confirmation of fair production conditions for Cambodian rice farmers....
The United Nations reminds us of two major effects of climate change every 17 June: desertification and drought. This is especially the case in Africa. And this means food...
The consequences of climate change are affecting farmers in Africa. To help livestock farmers and herders adapt to climate events, the Sustainable Technology Adaptation for Mali...
The ability to detect tuberculosis (TB) faster could save lives in Ghana. Dutch companies have helped develop smart software to do just that. This was made possible by funding...
Iringa and Njombe are regions in the south of Tanzania. The climate there is perfect for growing green beans, snow peas and avocados. Sadly, the harvest sells for relatively...
Young Kenyans in Mombasa now have the chance to become technology entrepreneurs. The BOOST programme helps them clean and repair second-hand computers. That way, people can use...
Hardwood supplier Wijma Kampen and Swiss company Precious Woods are working together to manage forests sustainably in Gabon, Africa. They want to introduce less well-known types...
