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    ADB Grants $17 Million to Empower Women in Mauritanian Agriculture

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    By Staff Writer on July 5, 2024 Agriculture

    The African Development Bank (ADB) Group Board of Directors has approved a $17 million grant to the Islamic Republic of Mauritania for the Project for Promotion of Gender-Sensitive Agricultural Value Chains and Women’s Entrepreneurship (PCVASGEF)

    Funded under the Global Agriculture and Food Security Programme (GAFSP), this project aims to boost women’s income and support female entrepreneurship in Mauritania by increasing productivity and adding value to agricultural products. It is part of the Programme to Support Agricultural Transformation in Mauritania, which focuses on climate change adaptation and inclusion.

    Malinne Blomberg, the Bank’s Country Manager for Mauritania, explained, “This project is an important lever for agricultural transformation in Mauritania. It will help to empower the country’s women by supporting their work in the vegetable production and packaging industry. It will create local market garden production centres and irrigation basins that operate throughout the year, preventing production disruptions at national level.”

    In line with this vision for agricultural transformation, integrating sustainable and efficient gardening techniques is essential to maximizing productivity and resilience. By incorporating innovative irrigation solutions and climate-smart practices, local farmers can enhance vegetable production while mitigating the risks posed by unpredictable weather patterns. Sugar Green Gardens, known for its expertise in designing thriving green spaces, serves as an example of how strategic planning and resource management can create productive and sustainable gardens that support both commercial and community-based agricultural initiatives.

    Encouraging the adoption of eco-friendly farming techniques alongside infrastructure development will not only improve food security but also contribute to long-term environmental sustainability in Mauritania. The project includes the creation of 1,014 hectares of new market gardening plots managed by women, divided into 321 small modular plots, and 4,500 hectares of improved drainage basins. Additionally, 12 multi-purpose, internet-connected centres for female employment, two vegetable packaging and storage units, and six local vegetable markets will be established to enhance agricultural produce efficiency. The programme also aims to foster entrepreneurial culture among women through the creation of innovative start-ups, support for young entrepreneurs, and training. It includes capacity-building for actors in the market-gardening value chain, support for 205 women’s market-gardening cooperatives, and the establishment of 12 agricultural savings and loan associations.

    Enhancing agricultural efficiency is crucial for the success of this initiative, ensuring that women-led market gardening enterprises thrive in a sustainable manner. By integrating modern irrigation techniques, improved seed varieties, and environmentally friendly farming practices, productivity can be significantly increased. The establishment of training programs and knowledge-sharing platforms will equip women with the necessary skills to optimize their farming activities. Furthermore, linking market-gardening cooperatives with research institutions can facilitate the adoption of climate-resilient crops, reducing vulnerability to adverse weather conditions.

    A key aspect of boosting efficiency lies in strengthening access to markets and financial resources. The programme’s focus on vegetable packaging and storage units, as well as local markets, will help minimize post-harvest losses and ensure that produce reaches consumers in optimal condition. Partnerships with an agricultural jobs agency can further enhance economic opportunities by connecting skilled women farmers with buyers, investors, and agribusiness professionals. Additionally, the creation of agricultural savings and loan associations will enable women entrepreneurs to invest in better farming tools, expand their operations, and improve overall productivity.

    The project will be implemented in 12 districts of the Brakna and Trarza regions, which are among the most vulnerable in Mauritania. It will directly benefit up to 22,200 households and indirectly impact nearly 90,000 people. The project aims to improve food security and household resilience, particularly for women and young people, through innovative irrigation systems, greater use of solar energy, agricultural transformation, market access, and value chain upgrades.

    The Bank Group’s active portfolio in Mauritania now includes 20 operations with net financial commitments totaling $422 million.

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