ACDI/VOCA

Meet Rosemary Lesintele, a member of a women’s group in Marsabit County, Kenya, who received support through an ACDI/VOCA-led program.

With improved market connections and resources, Rosemary and others in her community grew their incomes and strengthened local dairy systems.
ACDI/VOCA brings deep experience in strengthening the dairy sector by expanding market access, promoting agricultural trade, and building more competitive value chains.

Across Africa, Asia and Latin America, our work supports every stage of the dairy value chain:
• Improving feed systems
• Increasing smallholder productivity to strengthening cooperatives
• Expanding cold chain infrastructure
• Facilitating access to finance

These efforts have helped farmers and agribusinesses increase milk production, improve product quality, and connect to more reliable and profitable markets. Learn more about our programs in Kenya: http://www.acdivoca.org/projects/feed-the-future-kenya-livestock-market-systems-activity/

Meet Minaxmi Sarkar, a farmer and entrepreneur, who received training from an ACDI/VOCA-led program in Bangladesh.

The dairy sector in Bangladesh plays a critical role in reducing poverty, improving nutrition, and creating economic opportunities, especially for women, like Minaxmi.

As demand for milk grows alongside rapid urbanization and economic expansion, Bangladesh’s dairy industry has significant room to grow. Large dairy processors are increasingly important in delivering safe, high-quality milk and dairy products to consumers.

Across Africa, Asia, and Latin America, our work strengthens every stage of the dairy value chain:
✅Improving feed systems
✅Boosting smallholder productivity and cooperative capacity
✅Expanding cold chain infrastructure
✅Increasing access to finance

These efforts help farmers and agribusinesses raise production, improve quality, and connect to more reliable, profitable markets. Learn more about our programs in Bangladesh: http://www.acdivoca.org/projects/feed-the-future-bangladesh-livestock-and-nutrition-activity.

Honduran farmers are sharing their stories of resilience on screen. 🎥

A farmer group supported by ACDI/VOCA in Honduras through the SAG-ProOccidente Project is featured in the documentary Sembrando Resiliencia (Sowing Resilience), highlighting how agricultural producers are strengthening their livelihoods and adapting to challenges.

This powerful story shows what’s possible when farmers have access to the right tools, knowledge, and market opportunities to build more resilient futures.

Read more: http://www.acdivoca.org/2026/05/honduran-farmers-group-featured-in-documentary-film-sembrando-resiliencia/

A powerful reflection from Robert Alela Matara, one of our many volunteers, on leadership, responsibility, and service.

Request for quotations (RFQ) notice!

The SAG-ProOccidente Project in Honduras is currently requesting quotations for the supply of climate-smart technologies, protected agriculture (mesh houses, greenhouses, solar dryers), geomembranes, irrigation systems, production equipment, agricultural machinery, and inputs. Submissions are due by June 15 at 4:00 p.m. Tegucigalpa time / 6:00 p.m. EST. Learn more:
https://www.acdivoca.org/projects/comprehensive-rural-development-and-productivity-project-pidrp-prooccidente/

Integrated Rural Development and Productivity Project (SAG-ProOccidente) - ACDI/VOCA The Integrated Rural Development and Productivity Project (ProOccidente), implemented by ACDI/VOCA, is a five-year initiative led by Honduras’s Secretariat of …

En el marco de la colaboración entre AmCham Bolivia y ACDI/VOCA, ambas organizaciones han acordado establecer un programa de asesoría enfocado en los procedimientos y buenas prácticas para el registro de empresas ante la FDA, requisito clave para exportar productos a Estados Unidos.

Como parte de esta iniciativa, se llevó a cabo una primera sesión técnica de trabajo, en la cual ACDI/VOCA compartió con el equipo técnico de la Cámara experiencias, recomendaciones y mejores prácticas relacionadas con el proceso de registro de empresas exportadoras ante la FDA. Este requisito se ha convertido, en muchos casos, en una barrera importante para las exportaciones de empresas bolivianas hacia el mercado estadounidense.

La sesión fue liderada por el Dr. Luis Flores, especialista con más de 20 años de experiencia promoviendo exportaciones de empresas latinoamericanas hacia Estados Unidos, quien brindó orientación técnica y estratégica al equipo de AmCham Bolivia.

En las próximas semanas, la Cámara organizará sesiones similares dirigidas a sus empresas afiliadas, con el objetivo de fortalecer sus capacidades y facilitar su acceso al mercado estadounidense.

We have collaborated with AmCham Bolivia to establish an advisory program to support Bolivian businesses with FDA company registration, a key requirement for exporting products to the United States.

As part of this initiative, ACDI/VOCA led an initial working session to share FDA registration process experiences, recommendations, and best practices with the Chamber’s technical. In many cases, this requirement has become a significant barrier for Bolivian companies seeking access to the U.S. market.

Dr. Luis Flores, a specialist with more than 20 years of experience promoting exports from Latin American companies to the United States, led the session and provided technical and strategic guidance to the AmCham Bolivia team.

In the coming weeks, the Chamber will organize workshops for member companies, with the objective of strengthening their capacities and facilitating their access to the U.S. market.

Investing in climate‑smart agriculture is transforming rural communities in western Honduras, and the results are being seen firsthand.

At a recent SAG‑ProOccidente Project field day in Intibucá, producers, government leaders, and development partners came together to witness how climate‑smart technologies and technical assistance are strengthening productivity, resilience, and opportunity across the region.

Through hands‑on demonstrations and farmer testimonials, participants saw how investments in improved irrigation, tools, and sustainable practices are helping rural families increase yields, build businesses, and create more stable livelihoods at home.

This collaborative project, led by Honduras’s Secretaría de Agricultura y Ganadería (SAG) and implemented by ACDI/VOCA, with support from partners Inter-American Development Bank and AECID, highlights the power of integrated rural development to drive lasting impact.

As producers continue adopting climate‑smart solutions, they are not only improving incomes, but also strengthening resilience and reducing the drivers of migration.

🔗 Read more: http://www.acdivoca.org/2026/05/field-day-highlights-impact-of-climate-smart-investment-in-western-honduras/

Creating a strong business enabling environment is a critical factor to realizing economic growth. Our programs strive to do just that, leveraging digital innovations where appropriate.

One example? Digitizing customs processes in Honduras.

Under the Transforming Market Systems (TMS) Activity in Honduras, we worked with the Customs Administration of Honduras (AAH) to simplify and digitalize administrative processes. The goal was to save time and reduce costs for all users of the system.

Together, the program and AAH jointly implemented a "Paperless Customs" initiative at five strategic customs offices (four maritime and one land) across the country, helping facilitate trade through agile and expeditious customs clearance, thereby reducing costs and increasing competitiveness.

The initiative eliminated 9 million paper documents annually, thanks to the use of electronic customs procedures, tablets, and optical readers, and created a faster, more cost-effective customs process.

Despite the program's early closure, AAH maintained its commitment to operationalizing digital solutions to support trade facilitation.

Learn more about ACDI/VOCA's programs and our many partners in Honduras: http://www.acdivoca.org/projects/by-country/honduras/

We’re pleased to share the April 2026 edition of the SAG‑ProOccidente Project Newsletter, highlighting how the five-year initiative is driving progress in western Honduras through climate‑smart agriculture, field‑based technical support, and strong partnerships.

This edition highlights:
💰 Over 20 million lempiras invested in 2026 to strengthen agricultural and livestock production
👩🏽‍🌾 5,451 producers supported in advancing toward more resilient, market‑oriented systems
🌱 Adoption of climate‑smart technologies tailored to local conditions, improving yields and food security
🤝 Field results witnessed firsthand by national authorities and international partners, reinforcing shared commitment
🏘️ Community‑led progress among indigenous Lenca families in Intibucá, driven by water sustainability and technical support

Read the full newsletter here: http://www.acdivoca.org/2026/05/april-2026-newsletter-sag-prooccidente-project-in-honduras/