From fragmentation to resilience: Building roadmaps for a more sustainable cocoa supply chain
At an event co-hosted by CAF and Acumen, cocoa stakeholders came together to bridge divides and chart a shared path forward.
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Acumen backs Sommalife to build fairer markets and climate-resilient livelihoods for women farmers
A tech-enabled agribusiness empowering thousands of women smallholder farmers through fair markets, traceability, and sustainable land restoration.
Acumen invests in Energy Assured to expand solar irrigation access for smallholder farmers in Nigeria
A pioneering cluster-based irrigation model helps rice farmers replace diesel pumps with affordable solar alternatives that boost incomes and climate resilience.
Catalytic philanthropy in a time of declining aid: Community perspectives
A series of fall roundtables revealed the potential of catalytic philanthropy and an urgent need to expand awareness and access for donors seeking greater impact.
Acumen invests in Bintix to transform India’s household waste into workforce opportunity and consumer intelligence
A pioneering waste-to-insights intelligence platform is redefining livelihoods for thousands of informal waste workers.
Embracing the S-word: How smart subsidies can spark innovation in emerging markets
When designed well, subsidies can accelerate innovation, fix broken markets, and pull tomorrow’s solutions forward.
Beyond Development: Cornelia Tremann is building an inclusive future for women entrepreneurs
A Q&A with an Acumen Partner on aligning values with action, closing gender data gaps, and empowering local innovators to lead lasting change.
From beans to bars: Keeping cocoa’s value in West Africa
With the right investment, West Africa’s cocoa industry can turn raw exports into shared prosperity.