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The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and the Government of Madagascar have launched an innovative project which seeks to develop rural communities in Androy and Anosy regions, in southern Madagascar.
Under the Rapid Rural Transformation (RRT) initiative, WFP and partners establish solar-powered hubs, a sustainable water source and ICT in remote areas allowing for the provision of essential services such as energy, water and digital platforms to members of the community in an environmentally responsible and sustainable manner.
The hub, managed by regional authorities, allows various partners to set up Integrated community services such as training centres for women and youth on food production and business skills, as well as digital classrooms while enhancing agricultural production through solar-powered drip irrigation and hydroponics.
"With this pilot project, we will facilitate rural transformation even in geographically isolated areas, through the provision of clean water for irrigation, the operation of health care facilities, the expansion of entrepreneurial opportunities, and the development of their agricultural value chains," Jocelyn Rahahmbola, Governor of the Anosy region explains. "Following years of food insecurity, data on the ground shows an improvement in the nutritional situation thanks to emergency interventions and collaboration with agencies such as WFP." |
