October 21, 2020

Case Study: CESO’s Work in Youth and Women’s Entrepreneurship in Burkina Faso

In Burkina Faso, many women and youth struggle to achieve their entrepreneurial goals due…

October 21, 2020

Reflections on Virtual Co-facilitation of MERIT Workshops in Mongolia

The following was written by CESO Advisor Ben Ziegler for his Collaborative…

October 13, 2020

CESO Announces Changes to Board of Directors

On September 17, CESO held its annual general meeting virtually where members announced the election of a new chair and vice chair to the board of directors.

October 5, 2020

2019-20 Annual Report Now Available

By sharing the right expertise and experience, CESO empowers people, businesses, communities and institutions to drive…

October 2, 2020

Exploring the Socioeconomic Impact of COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has upended lives and livelihoods around the world. The economic impact of…

September 16, 2020

From Seed to Store, Food Producers Help Communities Flourish

A bountiful blend of bananas, maize, tomatoes, and beans line the market stalls of Tegucigalpa, Honduras...

September 4, 2020

Solar Power Project Leading Green Energy Initiatives

In rural Ea Tling town, Vietnam, across a 62-hectare stretch of open grassland stands the Cu Jut Solar Power Plant...

August 31, 2020

The Fabric of a Bright Future

Sunlight streams through the arched windows of Gîte-école de Mbour—a skills training centre in Mbour, Senegal...

August 20, 2020

Protecting Biodiversity and the Well-Being of Local People

Deep in the Lunuhuaná Valley in Peru, the Cañete River carves through a stretch of land rich in Andean history...

August 14, 2020

Working for Women’s Rights in Ecuador

I’ll never forget my arrival in Quito, Ecuador—my flight descending through the breathtaking Andes Mountains...

August 13, 2020

Virtual Tourism Mentorship in the Northwest Territories

As the Government of the Northwest Territories, Department of Industry, Tourism, and Investment (ITI) continues to…

August 13, 2020

A Labour of Love Drives Economic Growth

On a residential street in the heart of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Zemen Tefera opens the doors to Amour Leather...

July 21, 2020

Nutrition Support that Goes Beyond Borders

CESO Advisors are committed to sustainable results for the partners they work with—before, during and…

July 7, 2020

CESO in The Globe and Mail

We’re delighted to be included in The Globe and Mail’s Positive Change Through Giving feature…

June 19, 2020

A Force for Community Wellness in the Yukon

Vibrant and artistic entrepreneur Michelle Carmichael launched her natural health business—the Arctic Rose Wellness Centre—with…

June 17, 2020

National Indigenous Peoples Day 2020: Committed to a Prosperous Future

June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day—a time to learn about, acknowledge and celebrate the…

May 27, 2020

Equipped to Promote Continuous Learning in Nunavut

In Inuktitut, Ilitaqsiniq means to recognize and be able to read the world around you. It’s…

May 6, 2020

E-Mentoring Helps Small Businesses Flourish in Kugluktuk

When Marissa Mercurio was appointed Community Economic Development Manager for the Hamlet of Kugluktuk—the westernmost…