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Livelihoods and Microenterprise | June 24, 2026 - 6 mins read

When do women microentrepreneurs say ‘yes’ to formal credit?

Women microenterprises across Africa are often informal and resource-constrained, especially due to limited access to formal credit (World Bank)....

By Ankita Singh
Livelihoods and Microenterprise | May 25, 2026 - 9 mins read

Designing incentives for last-mile retailers: Lessons from Victory Farms

It’s noon, and a long day at the fish market begins. Customers queue at their favorite stalls run by...

By Priyanka Kapoor
Climate Action, Livelihoods and Microenterprise | May 7, 2026 - 5 mins read

Why we invested in sustainable natural resource livelihoods: Strengthening rural food systems and local economies

Natural resources underpin rural livelihoods across Africa. Smallholder farmers, fishers, and traders drive local food markets and supply chains,...

By Kenneth Ngetha Mwangi
Climate Action, Livelihoods and Microenterprise | April 30, 2026 - 2 mins read

ClimaFii Alliance announces second cohort deploying productive-use energy and electric mobility solutions for microenterprises in Africa

The ClimaFii Alliance is proud to announce its second cohort of 20 companies developing climate technologies tailored to the...

By BFA GLOBAL
Livelihoods and Microenterprise | March 31, 2026 - 9 mins read

From side hustles to digital hustle

“It never occurred to me I could sell on my phone,” one woman shared. “I thought social media was...

By Anne Gachoka
Livelihoods and Microenterprise | March 25, 2026 - 8 mins read

What it really takes to increase women’s incomes: Introducing the five domains

Over the past two years, BFA Global’s Women’s Economic Empowerment (WEE) team has partnered with 11 enterprises across Kenya...

By Phoebe Kiboi
Climate Action, Livelihoods and Microenterprise | March 19, 2026 - 4 mins read

Why we invested in distributed energy: Expanding access and productivity across Africa’s enterprises

Reliable, affordable energy is one of the most critical enablers of productivity for micro- and small enterprises (MSEs) across...

By Shivani Kotecha
Livelihoods and Microenterprise | March 5, 2026 - 8 mins read

What it takes to sell online: Three lessons on digital market access for Kenyan handicraft makers

Kenya has a vibrant handicraft sector, from beadwork and woodcarvings to soapstone and handwoven baskets and textiles. These products...

By Priyanka Kapoor
Livelihoods and Microenterprise | March 2, 2026 - 1 min read

Entrepreneurship training that works for low-income women: Early lessons from Kenya

Entrepreneurship training on its own rarely shifts women’s economic outcomes. For many low-income women, the challenge is not only...

By Maha Khan