The Dekkandoo consortium has distributed 18,750,000 CFA francs to 75 village savings and credit associations in the commune of Gandon. Announced Thursday, the funding is part of the Ndjembët project, which aims to support local nutrition development and economic empowerment in the Saint-Louis department.
The Dekkandoo consortium’s recent distribution is part of a larger expansion plan that will eventually cover 150 village savings and credit associations across five communes in the Saint-Louis department, including the newly added zones of Fass-Ngom and Mpal.
Support for local economic and health initiatives
The ceremony also recognized 125 beneficiaries who completed the E4Y/Takku Tekki training program. This initiative was conducted in partnership with the École supérieure polytechnique (ESP) to provide participants with both theoretical training and practical field experience, according to the consortium’s global coordinator, Amadou Khaly Mbodj.
Amadou Tidiane Sognel, deputy mayor of Gandon, described the financial support as a significant contribution to the municipality. While Sognel noted that the project represents an investment of 21 million CFA francs in total value for the region, he emphasized that the health and well-being of the population remain a priority for local authorities.
Integration of training and monitoring
The consortium’s approach combines direct funding with a structured follow-up process. Amadou Khaly Mbodj stated that intervention teams conduct weekly monitoring sessions with beneficiaries to identify specific challenges and implement corrective measures. This methodology is designed to ensure that the nutrition-focused activities remain effective throughout the project lifecycle.
The collaborative model employed by the Dekkandoo consortium highlights a shift toward integrated development, where financial aid is inextricably linked to technical training. By pairing credit associations with educational partnerships like the ESP, the project seeks to mitigate the risks often associated with micro-funding by ensuring that beneficiaries possess the operational skills necessary to manage nutrition-focused economic activities effectively.
Future expansion of the Ndjembët project
The consortium intends to broaden its reach by extending the E4Y/Takku Tekki program to the Fass-Ngom and Mpal areas. This expansion is expected to bring the total number of supported savings and credit associations to 150 across the department. As the project scales, the consortium may face logistical challenges in maintaining the same level of weekly monitoring that characterized the initial implementation in Gandon.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much funding was distributed in Gandon?
The Dekkandoo consortium distributed 18,750,000 CFA francs to 75 village savings and credit associations.
What is the purpose of the E4Y/Takku Tekki program?
The program, run in partnership with the École supérieure polytechnique, focuses on training beneficiaries to support nutrition development and economic activities through a combination of theory and practical field monitoring.
Which areas will the consortium target next?
The consortium plans to extend its activities to the Fass-Ngom and Mpal zones, aiming for a total coverage of 150 associations across five communes in the Saint-Louis department.
How might the inclusion of more rural communes affect the consortium’s ability to maintain its weekly monitoring schedule?
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