Support for entrepreneurship in the agricultural sector

• Project name: SESA-UMWUMBATI WACU
• Project duration: 2023-2027

Our objective:

To support 9,265 micro, small and medium-sized enterprises working in the production, processing and marketing of agricultural products in the cassava sector.

Our actions:

• Production and provision of quality seeds through support for seed producers.
• Training in agroecological practices for producers, seed producers and 53 producer organisations.
• Integration of livestock farming into family farms to diversify production and facilitate access to natural fertilisers.
• Development of processing units to diversify processed products while making use of agricultural waste.
• Facilitating access to finance through banks and microfinance institutions for rural businesses.
• Functional literacy focused on rural economic activities, particularly for women and marginalised groups to strengthen their autonomy.
• Promoting human rights and decent work through awareness-raising and popular education initiatives.
• Educational activities on the environment and the green economy to encourage responsible and sustainable behaviour.

Our impact:

This project helps to sustainably strengthen the economic capacities of thousands of rural actors involved in the cassava sector, while promoting social inclusion and autonomy for the most vulnerable. Thanks to an integrated approach, it contributes to more resilient, equitable and environmentally friendly agriculture.