Dr. Alpha Ba has expressed satisfaction with his two-year tenure at the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, and Food Sovereignty. In an interview on RTS's "En Vérité," he stated that he leaves with a sense of duty accomplished. Dr. Ba highlighted several key actions during his time at the ministry, including the reform of the Agricultural, Forestry, Livestock, and Fisheries Orientation Law (LOASPH). This reform aims to adapt to new challenges in sustainable development, food sovereignty, and agricultural modernization.
A significant milestone during Dr. Ba's tenure was the first session of the Superior Council for Agricultural, Forestry, and Livestock Orientation (CSOASP) held in October 2025. He considers this event crucial in establishing a dialogue between the state and rural actors. The council allowed representatives from the rural sector to address concerns directly to the President of the Republic. Dr. Ba views this as a demonstration of the government's attention to the agricultural and pastoral sectors.
Dr. Ba emphasized the historical significance of the CSOASP session, which occurred twenty years after the adoption of the LOASPH. The revised law aimed to address new challenges in sustainable development, food sovereignty, and agricultural modernization. He praised the participatory, inclusive, and transparent process used to revise the law, involving various stakeholders from the rural sector. This approach aimed to create a modern, equitable, and resilient agricultural sector aligned with Senegal's economic and social development goals.
Another key achievement highlighted by Dr. Ba is the reorganization of agricultural inter-professions. This effort aimed to improve the structuring of agricultural sectors by strengthening actor organizations and promoting better coordination. The goal was to provide greater clarity and coherence in representing producers and other sector actors. Dr. Ba believes this reorganization will contribute to a more efficient and effective agricultural sector.
Dr. Ba also stressed the importance of formalizing and registering peasant organizations. He noted that state recognition would provide these organizations with a formal framework and better identification within the institutional structure. This process aimed to harmonize the sector and provide a more structured representation of producer organizations. By formalizing these organizations, Dr. Ba believes they will have greater visibility and influence in the agricultural sector.
Dr. Ba's efforts at the ministry have focused on transforming and structuring the Senegalese agricultural sector. He claims to have contributed to this process through the reform of the legal framework, dialogue with rural actors, reorganization of inter-professions, and formalization of peasant organizations. Dr. Ba expressed satisfaction with his accomplishments, stating that he has fulfilled his duties.
As Dr. Ba concludes his tenure, he looks back on his achievements with a sense of pride. His efforts have aimed to modernize and strengthen the agricultural sector in Senegal. The impact of his work will be closely watched as the sector continues to evolve and face new challenges. Key to his success has been collaboration with various stakeholders and a commitment to inclusive and sustainable development.
Key points
- Dr. Alpha Ba highlights the reform of the LOASPH as a significant achievement during his tenure.
- The reorganization of agricultural inter-professions aimed to improve sector coordination and representation.
- Formalization of peasant organizations seeks to provide them with a formal framework and greater visibility.
