Casamance Economic Resilience Project

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Agriculture

Community Agricultural Cooperatives Program and Modernization of Agriculture

Axis 1 : Competitive Economy

SO.1.1. Build a high-performing, sustainable and competitive agri-food sector, driving the economic and social transformation of the country

Funding (public) :

84,000,000,000 FCFA

Project leader

Ministry of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Livestock

Project description

The project aims to contribute to food sovereignty, economic development, and sustainable job creation in the Casamance region. It focuses on the development of lowlands and irrigated perimeters, the creation of horticultural farms, and the construction of access roads to open up production zones. These interventions enhance agricultural productivity, strengthen the resilience of vulnerable populations, and support sustainable local development.

Intervention zones

🇸🇳 3 région(s) d'intervention

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Funding (public)

84,000,000,000 FCFA

Overall Objective:

Contribute to food sovereignty, economic development, and sustainable job creation in Casamance.

Specific Objectives:

Sustainably increase agricultural production through the mobilization and management of surface water
Strengthen local governments in the governance and management of natural resources
Strengthen the livelihood capacities of vulnerable rural groups, with particular emphasis on children and women.

Expected results

Agricultural production has increased sustainably
Governance and management of natural resources are strengthened
Livelihoods of vulnerable rural households are improved
Employability of rural youth in agricultural value chains is enhanced.

Key milestones

2025

Maturation

Inclusion in the Public Investment Plan (PIP)

2026

2027

Start of implementation

Development of infrastructures

2028

2029

Valorization and operational deployment