Thirty women from the regions of Kaolack and Fatick in central Senegal have been trained in leadership and governance of peasant organizations. The training, which was supported by BBV-LIZ GmbH, an association of Bavarian farmers in Germany, aimed to strengthen their capacities in agricultural entrepreneurship. The program was closed with a ceremony where the participants received their certificates. This initiative is part of a broader effort to empower women in agriculture.
The training program was designed to equip the women with the skills and knowledge needed to take on leadership roles in their organizations. Angelika Eberl, senior project manager at BBV-LIZ GmbH, stated that the organization believes in the practical expertise of Senegalese women and aims to reinforce their capacities. She announced that the collaboration will continue with further training programs in agribusiness and market gardening.
Eberl also mentioned that exchanges of learning between Senegalese and German women are planned as part of the partnership. She emphasized the importance of dialogue and mutual support among women. The program aims to create a network of women who can share their experiences and expertise.
Nimna Diayté, president of the Saloum Maize Producers Federation (FEPROMAS), noted that the beneficiaries will share the knowledge acquired with other women's groups in their respective areas. She welcomed the initiative, which she believes contributes to the capacity building of women engaged in agricultural activities.
Diayté also invited the partner to expand the program to increase the number of women benefiting from future training sessions. The program has been well-received by the participants and stakeholders, who see it as a vital step towards empowering women in agriculture.
The training program is part of a broader effort to promote women's participation in agriculture and rural development. Senegal has made significant progress in recent years in promoting women's empowerment, but challenges remain. The program aims to address some of these challenges by providing women with the skills and knowledge needed to take on leadership roles.
The partnership between BBV-LIZ GmbH and the Senegalese women is expected to have a positive impact on the agricultural sector in Senegal. The program will help to build a more inclusive and equitable agricultural system, where women have equal opportunities to participate and contribute. The initiative has been hailed as a positive step towards promoting women's empowerment and sustainable agriculture in Senegal.
Key points
- The training program aims to strengthen the capacities of women in agricultural entrepreneurship.
- The program is part of a broader effort to empower women in agriculture and promote sustainable agriculture in Senegal.
- The partnership between BBV-LIZ GmbH and the Senegalese women is expected to have a positive impact on the agricultural sector in Senegal.
