Africa's Big Switch (ABS)
Africa’s Big Switch is a podcast that aims to identify current and future solutions to complex problems on the African continent. Examples of such problems include: Climate Change, Homelessness, Poverty, Political Instability, Famine, Floods etc.Our first season sheds light and sparks conversation around the future of energy in Africa.Why Energy?Modern society depends on reliable and affordable energy services to function smoothly and to develop equitably. A well-established energy system supports all sectors from medicine and education to agriculture, infrastructure, communications and high-technology. However, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA), there are over 770 million people in the world today without access to electricity, 77% of which are in Sub-saharan Africa. The Sustainable Development Goal 7 of the UN Agenda, aims to ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all by 2030. Given we are only a few years to 2030, we explore the progress, challenges and opportunities for achieving this goal across
Africa's Big Switch (ABS)
E28 Unleashing Potential: How Opportunity International Empowers Farmers
On this episode of ABS, we sat down with Richard Chongo, the Country Director of Opportunity International Malawai. Opportunity International is a global network of over 40 organizations, primarily microfinance institutions, helping millions of families in over 20 countries across Africa, Eastern Europe, Asia, and Latin America to lift themselves out of poverty. Funded by support members in countries like Australia, Canada, Germany, and the USA, these organizations provide small loans and financial aid to those in need. A leadership forum fosters collaboration and innovation across the network to maximize their impact worldwide.
Richard Chongo specializes in managing transformative programs around agriculture, finance, youth, development and gender equality.
On this episode, we explore:
- Richard’s journey at Opportunity International and what Opportunity International is
- The kinds of technology Opportunity International has provided?
- Engagement with the farmers
- Future opportunities for Opportunity International
Join us as we delve into Richard’s remarkable journey and his impact on the Agricultural sector.
