Sustainable Production for Resilient and Inclusive New Generations: official launch of the SPRING programme in the Gambia

The SPRING programme was officially launched on Tuesday 14 April at the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Center (SDKJ-ICC) in The Gambia.

Funded by the European Union, the programme aims to strengthen the contribution of The Gambia’s horticulture sector to economic growth, food security, food safety and nutrition. It is built on a resilient, inclusive, market-oriented and people-centred agroecological transition, with particular attention to women, youth and marginalised groups.

More specifically, SPRING aims to:

• Increase investment, productivity, incomes and employment opportunities in targeted horticultural value chains
• Improve plant health, food safety, quality management and sustainable agroecological practices among producers and processors
• Strengthen diversified, nutrition-sensitive horticultural value chains based on agroecological approaches

The programme is already generating strong interest among local stakeholders, as reflected in the first expressions of interest and requests for support received by COLEAD from private sector actors and professional organisations. This momentum confirms the relevance of the SPRING programme in supporting inclusive and sustainable growth of the horticulture sector in The Gambia.

For more information or to submit a request for support, please contact COLEAD.

This activity is supported by the “Sustainable Production for Resilient and Inclusive New Generations” (SPRING) programme, funded by the European Union and implemented by COLEAD. This communication has been produced with the financial support of the EU. Its content is the sole responsibility of COLEAD and can in no way be taken to reflect the views of the EU.