Cooperation project

Miavotra: sustainable and resilient economy in the rural community of Ampahomanitra

Region of Vatovavy, Ampahomanitra, Southeast of Madagascar

(2022-2023)

Description

To diversify the economy of the Fanatenantsoa association in order to increase the income of the peasant members and to promote the integration of resilient agricultural practices in the daily life of everyone and to promote the sustainable development of the community.

The issues

Sustainable and resilient economy
Sustainable tourism
Agrotourism

The objectives

Diversify agricultural production to adapt to climatic conditions and become income-generating
Capacity building of the association and its members in useful and accessible areas
Sensitize youth to the protection of ecosystems and motivate them to integrate sustainable development practices

The actions

Strengthen the association's capacity

3-day training in association management for the members of the association
6-day training in beekeeping and support for product marketing
4 days training in agroecology
Provision of adequate materials to perpetuate the actions

Educating youth about sustainable tourism

Support for the creation of a school garden
Tools and communication strategy developed for the promotion and digital marketing of sustainable tourism initiatives in the targeted regions
Implementation of two environmental education workshops on agroecology: recycling and reforestation