Feed the Future Senegal Nafoore Warsaaji FY21 Q1 Report

The project is a collaborative effort between Feed the Future Senegal Nafoore Warsaaji, Feed the Future Senegal Kawolor, private sector businesses, and the Government of Senegal's Agence de Régulation des Marchés (ARM). The project aims to increase the income of smallholder farmers by improving their access to markets and increasing their productivity. The project's work plan is being implemented in a timely manner, despite the ongoing pandemic situation. The first quarter of the second year of the Activity (Y2,Q1) began on October 1, 2020, and ended on December 31, 2020. During this period, the project team worked with local middlemen, known as "Bana-Banas," to develop a new model for the trade of onions and potatoes. The Bana-Banas were traditionally excluded from formal consultations around the re-structuring and upgrading of agricultural value chains. The new model involves a two-tier aggregation system, which will enable La Banque Agricole (LBA) to extend more credit to smaller buyers. The project team also implemented new product packaging in 5, 10, and 25 kg bags, which was suggested by the Bana-Banas. The project's goal is to increase the income of smallholder farmers by improving their access to markets and increasing their productivity. The project's implementation strategy is focused on five key areas: Collaborating, Learning, Adapting (CLA); Improve Access to Inputs, Technology, and Support Services for Horticulture; Finance and Insurance; Production and Hub Creation; and Aggregation, Off-taking, Value Added, and End Markets. The project team is working with various stakeholders, including private sector businesses, government agencies, and local communities, to implement these activities. The project's progress is being monitored and evaluated through a variety of indicators, including the number of smallholder farmers participating in the project, the amount of credit extended to smaller buyers, and the increase in income of smallholder farmers. The project team is also conducting regular monitoring and evaluation activities to ensure that the project is meeting its objectives and making progress towards its goals. The project's success is dependent on the continued collaboration and support of all stakeholders involved. The project team is working closely with the Bana-Banas, private sector businesses, and government agencies to ensure that the project is meeting its objectives and making progress towards its goals. The project's impact will be measured through the increase in income of smallholder farmers, the improvement in their access to markets, and the increase in their productivity. The project's implementation is being tracked through a variety of tools, including the Implementation Tracking Table. The table provides a detailed overview of the project's progress, including the number of activities completed, the number of smallholder farmers participating, and the amount of credit extended to smaller buyers. The project's challenges and solutions are being addressed through regular monitoring and evaluation activities. The project team is working closely with the Bana-Banas, private sector businesses, and government agencies to identify and address any challenges that may arise during the project's implementation. The project's success is dependent on the continued collaboration and support of all stakeholders involved. The project's impact will be measured through the increase in income of smallholder farmers, the improvement in their access to markets, and the increase in their productivity. The project's success will also be measured through the number of smallholder farmers participating in the project, the amount of credit extended to smaller buyers, and the increase in the value of onions and potatoes traded. The project's geographic focus is on the Senegal region, with a specific focus on the areas of Kaffrine, Kaolack, and Fatick. The project's timeframes are from October 1, 2020, to December 31, 2020, and from January 1, 2021, to December 31, 2021. The project's recommendations include the continued collaboration and support of all stakeholders involved, the implementation of the two-tier aggregation system, and the increase in the value of onions and potatoes traded.