Senegal – mango sector: a training cycle to strengthen phytosanitary surveillance ahead of the 2026 campaign

As part of the STDF/PG/946 project, COLEAD, in collaboration with the Plant Protection Directorate (DPV) and the Senegal Mango Interprofessional Association (IPMS), is rolling out in April 2026 a cycle of three training sessions focused on the surveillance of mango pests, with particular emphasis on fruit flies. These trainings are co-funded by the PRCC programme – phase 2, illustrating the complementarity of COLEAD’s interventions.

Fruit flies represent a major phytosanitary risk for exports to the European Union. Insufficient surveillance can lead to export interceptions, with significant economic impacts. The training cycle therefore aims to harmonise practices between public and private actors, improve the reliability of collected data, and strengthen the responsiveness of alert systems.

The sessions target technical managers and monitoring agents from IPMS member companies, as well as DPV staff involved in phytosanitary surveillance. Each session brings together 20 to 30 participants directly engaged in monitoring export orchards.

Organised over three days, the trainings combine theoretical inputs (biology and species identification, regulatory requirements), practical work (trapping, field data collection, data analysis), and assessments, with a strong focus on hands-on learning and experience sharing. By the end of the cycle, participants are able to analyse surveillance data, produce harmonised alert bulletins, and improve communication with the DPV, contributing to better anticipation of phytosanitary risks.

This cycle represents a first step in a broader support programme. Additional training sessions are planned in 2026, covering topics such as harvest and post-harvest quality, internal control systems, integrated fruit fly management, and inspection and certification procedures.

All these actions aim to sustainably strengthen stakeholders’ capacities and support the preparation of the 2026 mango campaign, while enhancing the competitiveness of Senegal’s mango sector on international markets.

The “STDF/PG/946 ” project is funded by the WTO’s Standards and Trade Development Facility (STDF) at the request of the Senegalese Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Food Sovereignty’s (MAERSA) Directorate of Plant Protection. This activity is also supported by the Trade Capacity Building Program (TCBP), implemented by COLEAD, with financial support from the French Republic through the French Development Agency (AFD). This communication has been produced with the financial support of AFD. Its content is the sole responsibility of COLEAD and can in no way be taken to reflect the position of AFD.