Mali/The PDAZAM accelerates rural development in Mali

The 7th session of the National Steering Committee takes stock of the project's significant progress.

The PDAZAM project has proved its worth. Meeting in Banancoro, the National Steering Committee hailed the remarkable results achieved since 2019.

Concrete results for rural populations

Thanks to ambitious funding, PDAZAM has already changed the lives of thousands of families in the Kayes, Koulikoro, Ségou and Mopti regions.

• Thousands of households now benefit from direct cash transfers.
• Hundreds of micro-projects have been launched, stimulating the local economy.
• New infrastructures have improved agricultural productivity.
• Training courses have strengthened the skills of local players.

The Minister of Agriculture, Daniel Siméon KELEMA, underlined the importance of this project in the fight against poverty and food insecurity.

Towards a more sustainable future

PDAZAM does not stop there. The next steps aim to :

• Strengthen community resilience to climate change.
• Provide better opportunities forwomen and young people.
• Develop sustainable and competitive agricultural sectors.

The success of the PDAZAM relies on a strong partnership between the State, local communities and technical and financial partners. The Minister called for this momentum to be maintained, to make Mali a leader in agricultural development.

In conclusion, the PDAZAM is a flagship project that is transforming the Malian countryside. The results obtained are encouraging and testify to the relevance of this initiative.

Source: maliactu.net/