Three lessons for investors looking to measure impact on income
By focusing on the drivers of income, investors can better measure livelihood improvements for farmers and micro-entrepreneurs.
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Awake creates opportunities in rural areas and promotes conservation of Colombian biodiversity
Through the investment in a sustainable tourism company, Acumen, with support from IDB Lab, USAID and the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, promotes income generation in rural communities in Colombia
How investors can help build climate resilience for smallholder farmers
Climate resilience is key to helping smallholder farmers thrive and feed the world. Our portfolio companies are driving important innovations in how to build farmer resiliency.
The right capital at the right time: Experts weigh in on the agriculture capital continuum
What does a healthy agriculture capital continuum look like? We spoke to ag-investors about the types of capital that agribusinesses need.
Anuprerna creates equitable green jobs for underserved artisans in India
Under the Green Growth Initiative, Acumen has invested in a company that brings sustainable, handloom fabrics to the global market by empowering rural artisans.
ReCircle taps the hidden potential of waste — and waste workers — in India
Under the Green Growth Initiative, Acumen has invested in a company that’s transforming India’s plastic waste industry for the betterment of people and planet.
Kumaon Tea reinvents the way tea gets made and sold
Acumen announces a new investment in a company whose community-ownership model empowers smallholder tea farmers across the Himalayas.
The ag tech that smallholder farmers actually need
As the number of ag tech start-ups grows, one audience is often missing from the equation: smallholder farmers.