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  • Dougouyiriwa Dual-Purpose Sorghum Variety

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    Dougouyiriwa is an open-pollinated dual-purpose sorghum variety developed in Mali that provides both grain for human consumption and high-quality forage for livestock. It improves food and fodder security, enhances resilience to drought, and contributes to better soil fertility through increased manure availability. The variety is rich in micronutrients and adapted to Sudano-Sahelian conditions, offering higher…

  • From Invisible Diversity to Targeted Interventions: A Gendered Participatory Diagnostic for Climate Resilience in Niger

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    This project develops a participatory and gender-sensitive diagnostic tool (DATAR) to document and analyze intraspecific agrobiodiversity (local crop varieties and animal breeds) in Niger and Bolivia. It highlights the importance of farmer-managed diversity for climate adaptation, reveals hidden gendered knowledge (especially among women), and produces standardized, comparable data to inform targeted agroecological interventions and seed…

  • Integrating GIS and Collaborative Databases to Boost Circular Economy in Ouagadougou

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    This document presents a study (2022–2024) on optimizing organic waste recycling in Ouagadougou באמצעות GIS and collaborative databases. It identifies organic waste sources, proposes ideal locations for recycling units, and promotes circular economy initiatives such as Bokashi fertilizer production. The project also emphasizes youth and women entrepreneurship, improved waste management logistics, and digital monitoring platforms.…

  • Co-composting of Organic Waste with Human Urine and Excreta

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    This document describes an agroecological innovation that transforms pre- and post-consumption organic waste combined with human urine and excreta into high-quality compost. It addresses soil infertility, high fertilizer costs, and poor waste management in Sahelian regions, offering a low-cost, sustainable solution that improves soil fertility, boosts crop yields, and reduces environmental pollution. Organisation: Université Boubakar Bâ…

  • Agroecological Waste Valorization Value Chain

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    This initiative analyzes and structures the agroecological waste valorization chain to improve coordination among stakeholders and promote circular economy practices. It addresses urban waste proliferation and soil degradation by transforming organic waste into agricultural inputs. The project uses data collection, stakeholder mapping, and SWOT analysis to inform public policy and strengthen governance. Organisation: AgrOW Project with…

  • Black Soldier Fly (Hermetia illucens) Mass Rearing and Production

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    This document presents techniques for rearing and mass-producing Black Soldier Fly larvae for animal feed. It details the preparation of adult fly cages, egg collection, incubation processes, larval production, and optimal environmental conditions. The innovation highlights the valorization of organic waste into high-protein animal feed and organic fertilizer, contributing to sustainable agriculture and waste management.…

  • Improved Clay Jar for Safe Cowpea Storage

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    This innovation enhances traditional clay jars and silos to reduce post-harvest losses of cowpea while preserving nutritional quality and food safety. Tested with farmers in Burkina Faso, it significantly reduced grain losses by 40%, maintained stable protein levels, and kept aflatoxin contamination extremely low. The approach combines indigenous knowledge with simple scientific techniques using local,…

  • Improved Jar Innovation for Healthy Cowpea Storage

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    This document presents a local innovation that enhances traditional jars and silos to improve cowpea storage in Burkina Faso. By combining indigenous knowledge with scientific techniques, the method significantly reduces post-harvest losses caused by pests while maintaining nutritional quality and minimizing aflatoxin contamination. It relies on low-cost, locally available materials and promotes environmentally friendly practices.…

  • Village Agroecological Committee (CAE) Implementation

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    This document describes an endogenous approach to scaling agroecology in Burkina Faso through the creation of village-level agroecological committees. These committees strengthen local leadership, promote sustainable agricultural practices, and address the lack of extension services. The approach includes participatory diagnosis, organizational design, structuring, and continuous capacity building to ensure long-term sustainability and local ownership. Organisation: INERA;…

  • Endogenous Data Collection Network (RECD)

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    A community-based monitoring and evaluation system where trained local farmers use smartphones and digital tools (KoboCollect, KoboToolbox) to collect agronomic, nutritional, and socio-economic data in insecure or hard-to-reach areas. The initiative enhances data reliability, local autonomy, and resilience while enabling real-time scientific tracking of agroecological practices. Organisation: Consortium Groundswell International (GI), ANSD, AMSP, INERA Author: INERA /…