The SEMER project is developing the market gardening sector in Nyassia (Casamance, Senegal) by improving access to water and solar electricity. It supports women farmers, strengthens local governance, and aims for sustainable replication in the region.
Senegal
SEMER (Senegal Market Gardening with Renewable Energies)
For 30 years, the Energies for the World Foundation (Fondem) has been dedicated to expanding access to renewable electricity in sub-Saharan Africa and Madagascar.
An initiative of Fondation Energies pour le Monde (Fondem)
Overview of the project
Support the return of populations to the commune of Nyassia through the development of the market gardening sector using a climate change adaptation approach.
Ongoing research
01/03/2024 - 28/02/2027 projet toujours en cours
A workshop was held and a study completed, mobilizing 12 producer groups and involving 364 women.
Twenty-two hectares were surveyed, identifying 15 wells (8 needing rehabilitation) and 12 fences (11 requiring repairs).
An agroecology assessment and training were carried out in partnership with ANCAR.
A steering committee of 5 members was formed, with one meeting held and 18 participants in attendance.
Two key decisions were made: validation of roles and adoption of the action plan.
Damaged wells and fragile fences were identified, along with technical challenges faced by the producer groups.
Improvements in food security and women’s autonomy were observed.
The project was integrated into the municipal budget.
Skills were assessed, structured monitoring was put in place, and exchanges were facilitated.
One workshop was organized.
The French Development Agency (AFD) is the main donor of the project. The project's partner, GRDR, also contributes to its co-financing.
About the
organisation
organisation
For 30 years, Fondem has been promoting access to solar electricity in Africa and Madagascar to support local activities, inclusion, the environment, and climate action.
Other partners / supporters
Other project partners include ANCAR (National Agency for Agricultural and Rural Advisory Services), based in Dakar; DGPRE (Directorate for Water Resources Management and Planning), also based in Dakar; and UASZ (Assane Seck University of Ziguinchor).