MEDA has committed to reducing poverty in the Global South and has taken bold steps to address the root causes of poverty and marginalization. But what does it take to address poverty at scale and in a sustainable manner?
In Northern Ghana, microenterprises are prevalent in agrifood sub-sectors such as retail, production, aggregation, and processing. Despite the great economic value they bring, these microenterprises face many challenges. They often lack the capacity to engage in formal markets and financial services, primarily due to limited resources and barriers to entry.
If you asked Omar what he thought he would be doing for work a few years ago, the answer probably wouldn’t have been farming. Like many young people in Senegal, he moved to another country to seek other work opportunities.
This week, MEDA will examine several key themes, including the role of localization, biodiversity, gender equality and social inclusion, and market systems.
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