Strengthen the business skills and financial literacy

Entrepreneurship/financial literacy training in communities: Host workshops on small business management, focusing on opportunities in rural settings like agribusiness (e.g., poultry, beekeeping), crafts, or small-scale retail.

Financial Literacy Training: Teach budgeting, savings, and basic accounting through practical, relatable examples such as managing farm produce sales or running a market stall.

Formation of Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs): Establish VSLAs to help women and youth save money, access small loans, and invest in income-generating activities. Provide training on financial literacy and group management.

Market Linkages and Cooperative Formation: Help small producers connect with larger markets, cooperatives, and traders, especially for crops like coffee, avocado, ginger, fruits, maize, and groundnuts, onions and vegetables. Facilitate bulk purchasing of inputs to reduce costs.

Business Mentorship Programs with Local Entrepreneurs: Connect aspiring entrepreneurs with successful local business owners for mentorship, guidance, and networking opportunities.

Digital Skills Training for E-commerce and Mobile Money: Introduce youth and women to digital tools like mobile money platforms (e.g., MTN Mobile Money, Airtel Money), online marketplaces, and social media marketing to expand their customer base.