International Development Grant
Adaptation and Valorization of Entrepreneurship in Irrigated Agriculture
Project Number: CA-3-P005390001
Status: Operational
Country/Region:
Maximum Contribution: $18,341,021.00
Start Date: March 28, 2019
End Date: March 31, 2026
Duration: 7.0 years
Project Description
The project aims to improve the socio-economic well-being and resilience of farming households especially women and youth in the Sédhiou and Tambacounda regions of Senegal through climate friendly agricultural and irrigation practices. Among other things the project stands out for its approach of adopting innovative and affordable technologies and using smart practices in agriculture by women and youth. The project focuses on creating public-private partnerships with financial institutions among others to ensure access to financing and partnerships with private companies for the purchase of agricultural products. Project activities include: (1) developing customized training programs for women and youth in topics such as financial management business planning climate change; (2) administering and disseminating market research on the needs of farming households especially of women and youth to agricultural input and irrigation service providers; and (3) developing multi-stakeholder platforms for women and youth for a common dialogue on water resources management.
Expected Results
The expected outcomes of this project include: (1) increased socio-economic empowerment of women and youth; (2) sustainable and innovative intensification of irrigated crops adapted to climate change; and (3) improved local governance and territorial management of water resources.
Progress & Results Achieved
Results achieved as of March 2025 include: 1) Training of 1 674 clients including 1 524 women on profitable agribusiness management (financial literacy business planning production and processing soft skills and climate-smart technologies) that meet the needs of women and youth. 2) 5 financial products/services identified for women/youth representing a 100% completion rate. 1 080 clients trained in financial education and entrepreneurship. 2 081 clients received financial products/services representing a 104.05% completion rate compared to the annual target of 2 000 clients. 3) Awareness-raising of 504 households out of a target of 500 on the rights of women and youth. 4) Training of 8 927 women out of a target of 600 on agro-nutrition. 5) Grants to seven groups totaling $848 000 out of a target of $800 000 for the purchase of agricultural facilities and equipment. 6) Training of 6 778 clients including 6 104 women on climate-adapted agricultural techniques and technologies out of a target of 6 750 at the end of the project.
Key Information
Executing Agency:
Mennonite Economic DevelopmentAssociates of Canada
Reporting Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Program:
WGM Africa
Last Modified:
September 19, 2025
Development Classifications
DAC Sector:
Aid Type: Project-type interventions
Collaboration: Bilateral
Finance Type: Aid grant excluding debt reorganisation
Selection Mechanism:
Call for Proposals