Our investments increase the incomes of smallholder farmers by helping them adapt to climate change, increasing their productivity, and providing access to markets.
Acumen West Africa is transforming enormous potential into outsized impact
We are at the forefront of bringing access to markets and products for low-income West Africans.
Investment Region: West Africa
Despite being home to three of the fastest growing countries in the world, wealth in West Africa has not trickled down to the poor. Seventy-five percent of West Africans still live on less than $2 per day. Our solutions ensure opportunity and choice is available to everyone, not just some.
Energy
Our investments are accelerating energy solutions across the developing world and building sustainable models to bring clean energy to millions of low-income people.
Financial Inclusion
We focus on innovations providing access to financial services that enable low-income and unbanked customers to build tangible pathways to a secure future.
Our Impact in West Africa
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Sproxil
Up to 30% of medicines sold in developing countries are counterfeit or low-quality. Through SMS message verification codes, Sproxil ensures medicines are genuine so low-income people can stay healthy.