The disruption to global value chains that started during the Covid 19 pandemic has been accelerated by the shockwaves sent by Trump tariffs. This makes a united Africa not just a political but also an economic priority. While the policy framework of the AfCFTA is providing the platform for African economic unification, there is so […]
Today, on Earth Day 2025, we unite under the global call to action: OUR POWER, OUR PLANET. This year’s theme urges all of us—citizens, institutions, and organisations—to rally behind renewable energy so we can triple clean electricity by 2030. At Imani Development, we are proud to contribute to this agenda through our flagship work in […]
Imani Development International has successfully completed its B Corp recertification audit, with an impressive B Impact Score of 104, ranking it as the third highest B Corp™ in South Africa. This milestone coincides with B Corp Month 2025, a global movement celebrating businesses that use their work to drive positive change for people and the […]
Aquaculture in East Africa has tremendous potential to contribute to food security, livelihoods, and economic growth. Recognizing this opportunity, the Lake Victoria Fisheries Organisation (LVFO), with funding from the European Union, launched the TRUEFISH Project. The project aims to stimulate a more competitive regional aquaculture industry in East Africa, with a particular focus on Kenya, […]
Launched in 2021, the European Investment Bank’s (EIB) Technical Assistance Programme is helping to advance agriculture in Malawi by fostering financial inclusion, empowering smallholder farmers, promoting climate-smart technologies and sustainable farming practices. Implemented by the Frankfurt School of Finance & Management in collaboration with Imani Development, this initiative is designed to integrate smallholder farmers into […]
Following our insightful exploration of Uganda’s entry into the Ghanaian market, we now shift our focus on Nigeria—a market with significant potential, but distinct challenges. This blog is part of our ongoing series detailing Imani Development’s efforts under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to optimize Uganda’s export strategies across Africa.
Nigeria, often referred to […]
As the global market continues to expand, the significance of intra-African trade cannot be underestimated, especially since the inception of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Seizing the opportunities that AfCFTA presents necessitates a concerted effort to enhance existing capacities and capabilities of governments and SMEs. In October 2023, UNDP Uganda commissioned Imani Development […]
Imani Development commissioned a series of case studies to explore the gender impacts of the EU-funded AgriFI Kenya Challenge Fund programme.
We present evidence from VERT Limited, a Kenyan private company specialising in fruit and vegetable exports, to understand the experiences of women in their mango value chain and the strategic approaches the company has taken […]
Imani Development commissioned a series of case studies to explore the gender impacts of the EU funded AgriFI Kenya Challenge Fund programme. This month, we present evidence from the Athi River based grant recipient, Acacia EPZ Limited.
Established in 2015, Acacia EPZ Limited capitalises on Kenya’s Gum Arabic resources to provide alternative livelihoods in Kenya’s […]
Imani Development’s commitment to women’s empowerment in Africa has not wavered since its inception. As we celebrate Women’s Month in South Africa – dedicated to honouring the remarkable achievements of women across all ethnic, cultural, economic, and political backgrounds – it is worth reflecting upon the phenomenal work Imani has done to support women over […]
