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WEST AFRICA FOOD SYSTEM RESILIENCE PROGRAM / PROGRAMME DE RESILIENCE DU SYSTEME ALIMENTAIRE EN AFRIQUE DE L'OUEST- resilience-food security-nutrition...

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FSRP Reg. Coordination: Dahouda Djélé has assumed office as Coordinator at ARAA-ECOWAS. Former FSRP Togo Coordinator, the agro-economist brings 15+ years of experience managing agriculture, food security and resilience programmes funded by the @WorldBankAfrica. #FSRP #ECOWAS

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West Africa’s Rice Investment Roundtable secured US$1.54B+ in commitments to accelerate rice sector transformation and food security. 111 commitments were recorded from governments, MDBs, donors, financial institutions and private investors.
🎥 Watch: https://t.co/ZCgigFRuU0

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SIGHTS & SOUNDS
West Africa Rice Investment Roundtable, Accra, Ghana.

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West African leaders, investors and partners gathered in Accra to mobilize resources for the ECOWAS Rice Roadmap 2025–2035. Dr Alieu Touray called for bold investments, stronger partnerships and regional cooperation to achieve rice self-sufficiency by 2035. #Rice #FoodSecurity

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In Togo, Julado transforms local fruits into quality juice, reducing post-harvest losses and creating jobs. Supported by #FSRP, the company produces 8,000 bottles weekly and employs 20 people, 70% women, while meeting national quality and hygiene standards.
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FOLLOW ON LIVE THE WEST AFRICA RICE INVESTMENT ROUNDTABLE, 02 JUNE 2026, FROM 9AM GMT🌾

Join us right now to follow the discussions, debates, and future solutions for the sector.
👉 Click here to watch the live stream on YouTube: https://t.co/r7AzbQoXKG

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In Togo, #FSRP is strengthening climate resilience by supporting ANAMET with 24 rehabilitated weather stations, 14 meteorological centres and staff training at @AgrhymetInfos. Farmers now receive agro-meteorological alerts via SMS, radio, WhatsApp and apps. @WorldBankAfrica

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Within the framework of adopting sustainable friendly farming practices, 186 members, including 96 women, received a compost bin & a biopesticide production unit with #FSRP. They produced organic fertiliser from materials generated by their farming & livestock activities.

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Established in 2024 with support from the FSRP and operational since 2025, the Sarakawa satellite technology park, covering an area of 4 hectares, offers technologies and innovations relating to rice, maize, groundnuts, cassava, millet, sorghum and vegetable crops.

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Maize farm on the ZAAP of Gadjagan by 193 farmers cultivating rice and maize on 106 ha. They are benefitting from the agrometeo information with FSRP support since 2023. The informations they receive regularly contributed to improving their activities & increased their incomes.

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With support from FSRP, the Espérance Association in Tchamba boosted parboiled rice production from 500 kg to 1 tonne weekly using improved equipment kits. The initiative reduces drudgery, improves rice quality and increases incomes for 16 members of whom 3 are men.

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In Yaloumbè, Blitta (Togo), members of the Solim Cooperative are transforming rice production through Smart Valleys technology with #FSRP support. This low-cost innovation improves water management, boosts yields, strengthens climate resilience & increases farmers’ incomes.

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From 2–3 June 2026 in Accra, @ecowas_cedeao, Ghana, the World Bank, AfDB & partners will convene the West Africa Rice Investment Roundtable to mobilize scalable investments for rice self-sufficiency, food security & value chain transformation across West Africa. #RiceForGrowth

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On 25 May, Sierra Leone’s Ministry of Agriculture received FSRP support equipment to strengthen border surveillance and trade monitoring. The package (4 motorbikes, diagnostic equipment...) will improve operations at key entry points nationwide. Read more: https://t.co/Vw91Rp7Hbe

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Since 23 May 2026, the #FSRP SEP mission in Chad’s Ouaddaï province has engaged authorities, host communities, refugees & Internally DPs to identify priority needs and guide resilient development and humanitarian actions in a climate-vulnerable region. https://t.co/oIbd5DQm6o

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Ghana: the Kpong Irrigation Scheme strengthens agric. resilience
With #FSRP support, Kpong Irrigation Scheme is rehabilitating canals & water systems, improving irrigation for 2,500 farmers & agribusinesses, boosting year-round rice production & strengthening climate resilience.

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Ghana: #FSRP support boosts the poultry value chain. FSRP is strengthening Ghana’s poultry value chain through training, vaccines, feed and chick distribution, helping farmers boost local chicken production, create jobs for women and youth to reduce dependence on imports.

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Ghana is accelerating the distribution of rice improved seeds with support from #FSRP to boost national production.
Thanks to a community-based approach, in Kumasi, 150 farmers are cultivating 110 ha with these improved varieties, with promising results for rice self-sufficiency.

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Ghana: #FSRP is improving farmers’ access to agro-meteorological data to help them better cope with climate change.
The country was supported with the installation of 20 automated climate data collection stations which enable the faster production of reliable forecasts...

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In 2022, Frances Conteh founded Sierra Bo Garri in Bo, to modernising cassava processing in Sierra Leone.
“Cassava has always been part of our culture, but we wanted to show that it could become a modern, convenient and competitive product" she emphasises.
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Sierra Bo Garri Firm is modernising cassava production in Sierra Leone.
With support from #FSRP, the firm acquired a garri bagging machine. This investment has transformed the product’s market positioning with attractive packaging containing sugar & milk, a ready-to-eat product.