Accelerated Growth in the Agrifood Sector
How one-on-one business support transformed ten SMEs in just six months
The Added Value of This Article
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- Detailed case studies of ten SMEs, showcasing real-world examples of how targeted business support can lead to improvements in performance and growth within just six months.
- Valuable insights into the specific business development strategies and interventions that were most effective in accelerating growth, including technical support, market linkages, and digital transformation.
- Practical lessons and takeaways that can be applied to other SMEs in the agrifood sector, particularly those in emerging markets seeking to enhance their operational efficiency and market reach.
- SOcial impact of these businesses, particularly in creating employment opportunities for youth and women, contributing to community development, and promoting sustainable agricultural practices.
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About the report and the programme
Accelerated Growth in the Agri-Food Sector: How One-on-One Business Support Transformed Ten SMEs in Just Six Months is a detailed account of a truly transformative business initiative led by the Agri-Jobs 4 Youth project in collaboration with Afriscope Research Limited.
The 12-month business acceleration programme focused on providing tailored business development support to ten small and medium enterprises, aka SMEs, in the agrifood sector across Western Kenya.
Through strategic interventions such as improving internal processes, enhancing market linkages, and fostering digital transformation, these SMEs have achieved substantial growth in employment, income, and market reach within a remarkably short period of six months.
Key results
Through strategic interventions such as improving internal processes, enhancing market linkages, and fostering digital transformation, these SMEs have achieved substantial growth in employment, income, and market reach within a remarkably short period of six months.
Contact
Ralf Barthelmes ralf.barthelmes@giz.de, Julia Mueller julia.mueller@giz.de
