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Stories of Change: Feature Story
For the Most Discerning Palates
COSTA RICA
The taste of Costa Rican coffee is world renowned. The combination of an excellent climate, rich soil and the expert touch of Costa Rican coffee growers make this product very popular in international markets.
Through a FOMIN project, three coffee cooperatives in the region of Los Santos have improved their management capacity and production processes, opening doors to new export markets and opportunities to sell the best cup of coffee at the fairest price.
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Stories of Change: Feature Story
Crafts with a Global Vision
NICARAGUA
To compete in international markets, businesses have to understand distribution channels, sector tendencies and target market demands. Artisans in three Central American countries – Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua – have chosen to improve their products and techniques in order to reach international markets and increase their sales in the region.
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Stories of Change: Feature Story
Small Loans for Great Entrepreneurs
HONDURAS
Honduras is one of the countries in Central America where micro, small and medium-sized firms have traditionally had major difficulties accessing financing on reasonable terms. Now entrepreneurs here are able to easily obtain small loans for investments and business expansion.
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Stories of Change: Feature Story
Opportunities for the Most Disadvantaged
EL SALVADOR
Agriculture and fisheries are activities that generate most of the employment in rural areas of El Salvador. The goal of this project is to facilitate access to basic services such as reliable electricity and clean water in order to foster the development of both sectors. Through access to these services, it seeks to stimulate competition among disadvantaged producers with growth potential.
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Stories of Change: Feature Story
Women Putting Remittances to Work
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
The subsistence of hundreds of thousands of Dominicans depends on the money they receive from relatives living abroad. A FOMIN project shows how offering a variety of financial services that are complementary to remittance transfers has changed the lives of women by helping them to develop their own businesses.
