The commune of Abomey-Calavi in Benin has announced plans to provide new market gardening spaces and financial support to local producers. The initiative aims to improve the working conditions of market gardeners and boost their productivity. According to the mayor, Nathanaël Koty, the commune wants to offer new perspectives to market gardeners who are struggling with lack of land and limited access to finance.
The commune has identified several sites suitable for market gardening, including areas in Ouèdo, Kpanroun, Akassato, Zinvié, and Godomey. These sites will be made available to market gardeners, who will also receive financial support through the National Microcredit Fund (Fnm). The Fnm provides financing mechanisms to support small-scale producers, and the commune is working with the fund to ensure that more producers benefit from its services.
Market gardeners in Abomey-Calavi have welcomed the initiative, saying it will help them expand their activities and improve their livelihoods. Many producers have expressed their desire to increase their production, invest in equipment, and improve their yields, but have been constrained by limited access to finance. The commune's initiative is expected to address these challenges and provide market gardeners with the resources they need to grow their businesses.
The commune's project also aims to create jobs and strengthen the local market supply. By developing market gardening, the commune hopes to support the local economy and contribute to food security. The initiative is part of a broader effort to promote sustainable agriculture and improve the livelihoods of rural communities in Benin.
To ensure the success of the project, a commission will be set up to bring together stakeholders from the Fnm, the commune, and market gardener associations. The commission will conduct a site visit to assess the potential of the identified sites and determine the necessary infrastructure and support needed to make them productive.
Market gardeners in Abomey-Calavi are optimistic about the prospects of the initiative and hope that it will lead to concrete actions soon. For many of them, having access to secure land for cultivation is a major concern, and they see the commune's initiative as a significant step forward. The project's success will depend on the effective implementation of the plans and the level of support provided to market gardeners.
The commune's initiative is part of a broader effort to promote economic development and improve the livelihoods of communities in Benin. By supporting market gardeners and promoting sustainable agriculture, the commune aims to contribute to the country's economic growth and food security. The project is expected to have a positive impact on the lives of market gardeners and their families, as well as the broader community.
Key points
- The commune of Abomey-Calavi has identified several sites suitable for market gardening and will provide financial support to local producers through the National Microcredit Fund.
