Compagnie nationale d'assuranceagricole du Sénégal

Published purpose

The aim of this project is to extend the network of rain-gauges (meteorological instruments that measure precipitation) throughout southern Senegal, mainly in Casamance, to collect basic rainfall data that is required to roll out agricultural index insurance in this region. The initiative has three objectives: to expand the area of agricultural index insurance coverage in order to reduce the number of small agricultural producers, men and women, who do not have access to the insurance services currently in place; to assist financial institutions in their agricultural insurance integration policy; and to build the capacity of the authorities responsible for collecting, analyzing and disseminating rainfall data. Project activities include the following: (1) purchasing and installing 165 rain gauges; (2) developing and/or updating rainfall indices for the targeted crops; (3) preparing and holding information sessions for men and women producers on agricultural index insurance services and helping them to prepare their coverage file; (4) building the capacity of the structures responsible for collecting, analyzing and disseminating rainfall information through training sessions and the use of high-efficiency equipment.