Mauritania Country Portfolio

Overview: Country program established in 2008. USADF currently U.S. African Development Foundation Partner Organization: IDSEPE manages a portfolio of 16 projects. Total commitment is $1.6 million. Country Program Coordinator: Mr. Sadio Diarra Abdoul Dakel Ly, Project Coordinator BMCI/AFARCO building, 6th floor Tel: +222 44 70 27 27 & +222 22 30 35 04 Country Strategy: The program focuses on working with Avenue Gamal Abder Nassar Email: [email protected] agricultural groups and women’s collectives. P.O Box 1980, Nouakchott, Mauritania Tel: +222 525 29 36 Email: [email protected]

Grantee Duration Value Summary

Lithi Had El Amme / Iguini El Oula 2014-2017 $94,243 Sector: Agriculture (Vegetables) 3023-MRT Town/City: Wilaya Hodhs -El- Gharbi Summary: The project funds will be used to ensure a reliable water supply to the garden by setting up a borehole extraction system. Funds will allow the Union to expand their cultivation plot to 2 hectares by installing a new irrigation system and building a fence around it to protect it from roaming animals..

Coopérative El Emen Berbâré 2014-2017 $85,527 Sector: Agriculture (Vegetables) 3163-MRT Town/City: Wilaya Hodhs -El- Gharbi Summary: The project funds will be used to install a new irrigation system and fence it to protect it from roaming animals. The Cooperative will set up a borehole extraction system to provide a reliable and constant source of water to the production perimeter. These activities will enable Cooperative members to dramatically increase the volume of vegetables sold and the profit earned by group members.

Union des Coopératives Raja de 2014-2017 $98,952 Sector: Agriculture (Vegetables) Gaat Teydouma Town/City: Wilaya Hodhs -El- Gharbi 3166-MRT Summary: The project funds will be used to allow the Union to expand its cultivation plot to three hectares by installing a new irrigation system and building a fence around it to protect it from roaming animals. This expansion will enable Union members to dramatically increase the volume of vegetables sold and the profit earned by group members.

Ganki Toro Women’s 2014-2018 $132,510 Sector: Agriculture (Vegetables) Agricultural Cooperative Town/City: Trarza Region 3208-MRT Summary: The project funds will be used to develop 12.2 hectares by installing a new irrigation system and building a fence around it to protect it from roaming animals. This expansion will enable Ganki Toro members to dramatically increase the volume of vegetables sold and the profit earned by its members.

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ALGC de Karakoro Goudja 2015-2018 $89,646 Sector: Agro-processing (Balanites Oil /Syrup and Gum Arabic) 4010-MRT Town/City: Selibaby Commune, Guidimakha Region Summary: The project funds will be used to rehabilitate the existing warehouse and multipurpose center, provide processing equipment for balanites production and the collection of gum Arabic, and provide a revolving fund and technical assistance. These activities will enable Cooperative members to dramatically increase the volume of balanites processed and the profit earned by group members.

ALGC de Goudiouwol 2015-2018 $89,191 Sector: Agro-processing (Balanites Oil /Syrup and Gum Arabic) 4013-MRT Town/City: Selibaby Commune, Guidimakha Region Summary: The project funds will be used to rehabilitate the existing warehouse and multipurpose center, provide processing equipment for balanites production and the collection of gum Arabic, and provide a revolving fund and technical assistance. These activities will enable Cooperative members to dramatically increase the volume of balanites processed and the profit earned by group members.

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Badily 2016-2018 $73,775 Sector: Agro-processing (Balanites Oil) 4269-MRT Town/City: Aleg Commune, Brakna Region Summary: The project funds will be used to provide processing equipment for balanites oil production, and provide a revolving fund and technical assistance. Additionally, training in financial and organizational management and literacy will be provided to help the organization improve its capacity and become sustainable. This Project is a collaborative effort with several other institutions including the United Nations Development Program, The Association for the Development and the Promotion of Human Rights and Tooga, a private company.

Diougoudiam 2016-2018 $98,112 Sector: Agriculture (Vegetables) 4321-MRT Town/City: Selibaby Commune, Guidimakha Region Summary: The project funds will be used to install a new irrigation system and fence to protect it from roaming animals. Members will also benefit from improved equipment for their women’s center for sewing and embroidery activities.

Gole Ko Law 2016-2018 $93,829 Sector: Agriculture (Vegetables and Fruit) 4363-MRT Town/City: M’Bagne Commune, Brakna Region Summary: The project funds will be used to redevelop the Cooperative's land, including the renovation of their irrigation system and purchase a pump to supply consistent water from the nearby river. They will construct a fortified fence to protect the field from roaming animals and invest in the establishment of a fruit tree orchard.

Danyal-Teidouma 2016-2018 $76,092 Sector: Agriculture (Vegetables) 4364-MRT Town/City: Maghama Commune, Gorgol Region Summary: The project funds will be used to install a new irrigation system and fence it to protect it from roaming animals. Members will also benefit from the purchase of a grain mill as an additional income generating activity. This investment will enable Cooperative members to dramatically increase the volume of vegetables sold and the profit earned by group members by the addition of grain milling activities.

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Union des Associations de Gestion 2016-2020 $209,324 Sector: Agriculture (Vegetables and Dates) Participative des Oasis de l’Assaba Town/City: Kiffa Commune, Assaba Region (UAGPOA) Summary: The project funds will be used to rehabilitate the Union’s headquarters and refrigeration units 4481-MRT to ensure preservation and safe storage of its produce. The Union will also purchase a truck to ensure reliable transportation of product from the members to headquarters as well as to regional markets. This investment will enable Union members to dramatically increase the volume of vegetables sold.

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