Alliance Bioversity International

Senegal - officially the Republic of Senegal – is a West African country bordering the Atlantic Ocean, Mauritania, Mali, The Gambia, Guinea, and Guinea-Bissau. Recognized for its relatively stable political environment, Senegal covers an area of 196,712 square kilometers and is home to 18,032,473 inhabitants (2023), with a population comprising 49.4% females and 50.6% males. The country's Atlantic Ocean coastline contributes to its diverse climate, ranging from dry desert to humid tropics.

The Alliance has been working in Senegal since 2011 under the CGIAR Program on Climate Change, Agriculture, and Food Security (CCAFS), opening its official country office in Dakar in January 2022. With a strategic focus on climate change adaptation and mitigation, the Alliance is committed to promoting climate-smart agricultural practices, providing climate information services, and introducing innovative tools such as index-based insurance and credits, digital advancements, and activities that increase entrepreneurship with a focus on gender and youth. Our agenda in Senegal fosters sustainable agricultural practices, enhances climate resilience, and drives positive change for local communities. Through collaborations with key public and private institutions, the Alliance implements impactful projects that contribute to the development and resilience of Senegal's agricultural sector.