TARSPRo

The TARSPro project - funded by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) and implemented by CORAF - works to enhance the resilience of food production systems for at least two million producers and processors—50% women and 60% youth—across five countries (Benin, Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, and Chad). The project is designed to sustainably meet the demand for agricultural knowledge and innovations among at least 40% of family farms, ultimately benefiting over ten million people indirectly. National implementation teams, embedded in each country’s National Agricultural Research Institute, coordinate local initiatives. 

Key activities and achievements to date include establishing Climate-Smart Villages, setting up Agricultural Innovation Platforms and creating four national science-policy dialogue platforms. These interventions strengthen climate adaptation, foster collaboration among stakeholders and promote evidence-based policymaking. To date, three countries (Burkina Faso, Benin, and Mali) have operational mechanisms for disseminating climate information. Several capacity-building sessions have also elevated local expertise, ensuring lasting impact.