Coastal West Africa
In the coastal countries of West Africa, CIRAD's commitments as regards national and regional bodies and universities are geared towards guaranteeing food security for local people, grounded in diversified agricultural development, and preserving natural resources from degradation.
Countries in which CIRAD works
- Cape Verde
- Gambia
- Guinea
- Mauritania
- Senegal
Research fields
- Pastoralism in dry zones
- Animal health and environment
- Fruit production
- Agricultural supply chain development policy
- Agroforestry systems
- Decentralization and territorial development
- Climate change
- Locust control
- Plant adaptation to drought
A few details
13 researchers, a regional director. Strong commitment to training on the part of researchers: some 25 to 30 students and PhD students supervised each year, establishment of Masters and PhD programmes, more than 150 hours of teaching per year at universities and grandes écoles .