Informations et ressources scientifiques
sur le développement des zones arides et semi-arides

Agence de Développement International du Gouvernement des Etats Unis (USAID)

Country : Senegal

Sector : Agriculture and Food Security

Project Timeline : 09/01/2010 - 09/30/2015

Project description
USAID / ERA was born from the initiative of President Barack Obama in the fight against food insecurity "Feed the Future." It gives high priority to education and research in agriculture to improve the curriculum, increase exports and to fight against hunger, food insecurity and poverty in Senegal. USAID / ERA is conducted in synergy with Senegal’s agricultural policies and the private sector. USAID / ERA provides a forum for exchange between a consortium of U.S. universities (Virginia Tech University, Michigan State University, Purdue University, Tuskegee University, University of Connecticut) and Senegal’s universities, research institutes, and agriculture training centers

Total obligation : $14,450,000

Présentation (USAID)