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The first results of the evaluation of the initiatives in the three (03) agroecological target zones, reveal innovative strategies and approaches that have improved the rights of women to land. Experiences demonstrating that there are not only chall…
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"The privatisation processes implemented in Senegal in the 1980s led to the liberalisation and restructuring of the agricultural and food markets. Investments in agriculture increased, and agricultural operations diversified to include activities su…
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"Senegal was particularly affected by the soaring of food prices in 2008. Currently it is now the country in Sub Saharan Africa that is most dependent for imports of rice, wheat and milk. After the independence of the country in 1960, the State has …
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"This document is based on two capitalization studies conducted in Senegal on the participation of producers’ organizations in land reform and economic partnership agreement negotiations. Based on these two experiences, it attempts to provide a few …
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"To end the food crisis, the president of Senegal has launched an ambitious programme of agricultural production, called the great agricultural offensive for food and abundance(Goana), which even earned him an award from the University of Gembloux, …
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"Jacques Faye was the rural sociologist and former Director of the Senegalese Agricultural Research Institute (Isra). In his opinion, dealing with environmental problems and predicting ongoing and increasing agricultural prices on the world markets,…
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"The main finding of our study is that despite the development of highly effective strategies, tailored to the unfavorable climatic conditions, scarcity of land and difficult access to markets, farmers and the agricultural economy are at an impasse.…
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The objective of this research project is to develop a common understanding of the aspirations of the different categories of farmers and the constraints imposed on the sustainable livelihoods and productivity around the Niandouba/Confluence dams (S…
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The participation of pastoralists in discussions on the scope and content of the pastoral code allowed farmers' organizations to better perceive the inadequacies contained in the draft that has been developed. It is now for farmers' organizations to…
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This report reveals Senegal’s national-level priorities under the post-2015 agenda and includes an assessment of the adequacy of data available for measuring post-2015 progress. In consultation with national stakeholders, IPAR identified opportunit…
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This report on the state of agriculture and rural areas in Senegal, aims to initiate a public debate backed by quality research. Through peaceful dialogue, this is to contribute continuous improvement of public policies in the agricultural and rural…
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In this report, an account of the main discussion items is reflected, as well as analyses and proposals made for the improvement of rice self-sufficiency policies in West Africa. The first section summarizes an inaugural conference on the challenge…
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Agricultural producer organizatios have two main tasks: (i) provision of services to their members – which is the rationale of agricultural cooperatives - meeting within the National Union of Agricultural Cooperatives in Senegal (UNCAS) who organize…
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This report recommends, through an inclusive plan of action, concrete proposals that are consistent with national needs yet responsive to international challenges. A first recommendation is to ensure a strong political leadership and commitment fr…
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"The revised DPES became National Strategy for Social and Economic Development, 2013-2017, and was developed through a participatory process at both central and decentralized level. This document looks like this: Section I provides a profile of grow…
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"In the delta of the Senegal river, the rural community of Ndiebene is characterised by marshes which are used for the mining of salt – a resource of great economic, social and cultural importance. While salt mining in the area has essentially becom…
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The concept to leave no one behind (LNOB) is at the core of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Paragraph 4 of the World Leaders’ Declaration adopted in September 2015 states: As we embark on this great collective journey, we pledge that n…
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The recent pandemic has caused unprecedented health and socio-economic consequences. The measures taken by the Senegalese authorities to limit the spread of the virus have had negative effects on people's activities. Indeed, farmers have encountered…
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To ensure regular monitoring of family farms to assess the impact of this COVID-19 pandemic on their professions and lifestyles and their resilience strategies, the NRNC and IPAR initiated the "Farmer Expert Debate on the Effects of COVID-19". Each…
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