International Development Grant
Eco-Agricultural Business for Adaptation to Changes in Climate (B-ADAPT)
Project Number: CA-3-S065788001
Status: Closed
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Maximum Contribution: $2,720,229.00
Start Date: December 21, 2012
End Date: September 30, 2014
Duration: 1.8 years
Project Description
This project seeks to increase the access to sufficient nutritious and safe food and economic well-being of 2 000 women and men producers in the Model Forests of Campo-Ma’an (Southern region of Cameroon) and of Dja & Mpomo (Eastern region of Cameroon) while improving their capacities to become more resilient to climate change. The project aims to implement a system for technical support provide services and create profitable commercial businesses that are self-maintained resilient and community-managed. Targeted beneficiaries are agricultural producers in rural areas especially women youth and aboriginal communities who form the basis of the region’s agricultural food system.
Expected Results
The anticipated results are: 1) Increasing agricultural productivity by introducing new eco-agriculture techniques among small-scale farmers (improved seeds bio-fertilizers and alternatives production) 2) Increasing household revenues by adding value to products through their transformation strengthening the value chains and improving links to already existing markets to commercialize products more effectively.
Progress & Results Achieved
Results achieved at the end of the project (September 2014) include: At least 2 091 agricultural producers have directly benefited from this project. 1 948 producers (59% women 9% indigenous peoples) were introduced to new eco-agriculture techniques such as improved seeds and bio-fertilizers through 234 school farms in 226 villages. Among these 1 948 producers 368 received access to loans to support their agricultural activities during the third and final growing season. 23 entrepreneurs developed nurseries to produce Moringa a non ligneous forest product (NLFP) and 20 people started raising guinea pigs (specialized livestock). Women’s groups representing 100 people in the two model forests were also strengthened in collecting and processing NLFPs (Allanblackia Mbalaka Njansang and Moabi). About 80% of producers belonged to the poorest segment of the population. A considerable proportion (23%) of families involved in the project are lead by unmarried women divorcées or widows. When the project started over 60% of producers had an inadequate or minimum quantity of food for their families. By the end of the project more than 75% said they had enough food throughout the year and even a surplus which they could sell. When the project began 50% of producers said they sold 10% or less of their crops. By the end of the project more than 50% said they sold at least 40% of their crops. Most producers (80%) also said they had increased their crop area due to the financial services available through the project. Also when the project began over 40% of producers were barely able (30%) or unable (13%) to repay their debts. By the end of the project this proportion decreased to 24%. Finally by the end of the project more than 50% of model producers said they had enough disposable income compared to 28% at the beginning of the project. This project is part of Canada’s commitment to climate change action in developing countries. The “Eco-Agricultural Bu
Key Information
Executing Agency:
Cuso International
Reporting Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Program:
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Last Modified:
September 19, 2025
Development Classifications
DAC Sector:
Aid Type: Donor country personnel
Collaboration: Bilateral
Finance Type: Aid grant excluding debt reorganisation
Selection Mechanism:
Pre-APP