Project for the promotion of market-oriented agriculture through the extension of the SHEP approach
| Name of the project | Project for the promotion of market-oriented agriculture through the extension of the SHEP approach |
|---|---|
| Donor | Embassy of Japan in Mali |
| Country | Mali |
| Intervention areas | Regions of Kayes, Koulikoro, Sikasso, Segou, Bamako |
| Project overview | In collaboration with JICA, SAA conducted capacity-building training on the SHEP approach for staff and extension officers of the Regional Directorates of Agriculture, as well as for personnel from the Agricultural Learning Centers (CAA: Centre d'Apprentissage Agricole). In addition, SHEP training was provided to farmers in five regions to promote market-oriented agriculture to increase farmers' incomes. SAA also supported the revision of the Training Curriculum for Agricultural Extension Technician certificate (BTVA: Brevet de Technicien en Vulgarisation Agricole) as a member of the technical committee. Through collaboration with relevant institutions, training and institutional support, and technical guidance in the field, SAA provided support to the project implementation from the side. |
| Duration | August 2022 - December 2024 (extended to June 2025) |
| Grant amount (Contract base) |
N/A (Project budget: FCFA 421,889,475) *The implementing agency is the Agricultural Development Agency of the Republic of Mali. SAA provides only technical support. |
| Key words | #Embassy of Japan in Mali #SHEP |
