The State of the Sector: On Gender and Water Access in Africa
| Dec 05, 2022
"In emerging markets like Sub-Saharan Africa, where over 60% of the population are smallholder farmers,...
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We should be crying over spilled milk: Innovative food preservation technologies and smart business models urgently need to scale to meet challenges in Africa.
Factor[e] Ventures | Sep 23, 2022
This article was originally published on Medium. Approximately ⅓ of the food produced in the...
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Integrated Utilities: An Opportunity to Tackle Large-Scale Urban Poverty in Africa
Factor[e] Ventures | Sep 22, 2022
In this report, Factor[e] details our exploration of the economic viability of integrating utilities into...
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Can Mobile Storage Expand Energy Access in Rural Africa?
Factor[e] Ventures | Sep 22, 2022
This report details a recent study conducted by Factor[e], in partnership with Mobile Power and...
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