Rehabilitation and Hydro-Agricultural Development (N'Débougou IV)
The project aims to boost the agricultural production of small-scale Malian farmers in the N'Débougou zone of the Office du Niger by rehabilitating irrigation schemes to promote sustainable, profitable agriculture and enhance food security. It has two components:
Component I focuses on rehabilitating and constructing infrastructure, including the irrigation system of the N’Débougou scheme (4,200 ha), the Grüber adductor canal, main distributors, drains, and dykes. It also incorporates social infrastructure and environmental measures, including disease prevention and control, as well as improvements in hygiene and sanitation.
Component II consists of the accompanying measures and involves training, capacity building, and strengthening farmers' organisations (OPA) for rice – the main crop in the area – and vegetable farming. It also supports women vegetable gardeners during the cold season, promotes agro-ecological approaches, and introduces a pilot livestock breeding program.
The project indirectly impacts 25,000 ha for total irrigation control and 80,000 ha for drainage, helping rural communities maximise the economic potential of irrigation.
Disciplines
- Agriculture and Irrigation
Companies
Dorsch Impact GmbH
Client
Office du Niger, financed by KfW
Duration
From 2021 to 2025
Location
N'Débougou, Mali
Project Activities
Category 1: Technical assistance and project management include coordination, managing procurement and disposition funds, reporting, and M&E with a Remote Management, Monitoring, and Verification (RMMV) system.
Category 2: Project management covers reviewing studies, confirming technical designs, preparing detailed designs and tender documents, supervising works, and ensuring final reception after the guarantee period.
Category 3: Updating the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) includes stakeholder engagement (SEP), assessing legislative frameworks, baseline conditions, environmental and social impacts, and preparing the ESMP.
Category 4: Monitoring environmental, social, health, and safety (ESHS) issues involves a Monitoring and Surveillance Plan, awareness campaigns, and a Complaints Management Mechanism (CMM).
Category 5: Accompanying measures for the valorisation of the works include capacity development for Office du Niger staff, strengthening farmers' organisations, supporting agricultural diversification, implementing a pilot livestock programme, and organising exchange visits.
Contributing to the UN Sustainable Development Goals
We are committed to making a positive impact and supporting the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This project contributes to the following SDGs:
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