Realizing the agricultural potential of inland valleys in sub-Saharan Africa
The European Commission-funded project “Realizing the agricultural potential of inland valley lowlands in sub-Saharan
Africa while maintaining their environmental services (RAP)” was launched in Benin and in Mali, held its final workshop of the 1st phase (2009-2010) from 7 to 10 December 2010 at the AfricaRice temporary headquarters in Cotonou, Benin.
Participants from different scientific institutions partners from France, Mali, Netherlands, but also agricultural leaders, experts, specialists in African development in the lowlands, project managers and agricultural development institutions, NGOs, and local councilors joined forces to present and discuss results obtained during this short period of two years.
The project's field visit held on 9 December to the lowlands of Benin that allowed participants to interact with villagers and evaluate the relevance of the participatory platforms around multi-stakeholder. Dr. Lynn Haight, Board Member of the CGIAR Consortium joined the field trip. (Photo credit : R.Raman, AfricaRice)
Realizing the agricultural potential of inland valleys in sub-Saharan Africa
The European Commission-funded project “Realizing the agricultural potential of inland valley lowlands in sub-Saharan
Africa while maintaining their environmental services (RAP)” was launched in Benin and in Mali, held its final workshop of the 1st phase (2009-2010) from 7 to 10 December 2010 at the AfricaRice temporary headquarters in Cotonou, Benin.
Participants from different scientific institutions partners from France, Mali, Netherlands, but also agricultural leaders, experts, specialists in African development in the lowlands, project managers and agricultural development institutions, NGOs, and local councilors joined forces to present and discuss results obtained during this short period of two years.
The project's field visit held on 9 December to the lowlands of Benin that allowed participants to interact with villagers and evaluate the relevance of the participatory platforms around multi-stakeholder. Dr. Lynn Haight, Board Member of the CGIAR Consortium joined the field trip. (Photo credit : R.Raman, AfricaRice)