After their expulsion from the forest, the forest people could no longer subsist on hunting and gathering. As a people, they have never made the step from wild prey animal culture to sedentary farmers and therefore did not develop any agricultural knowledge over centuries. This project wants to enable the development of agricultural production by imparting knowledge, providing seeds and seedlings and working material. Plantations are envisaged as mixed perennial crops such as cacao and kola nut with mango, avocado, African plum and other fruit trees as well as tuber crops, plantains and beans. With sustainable agriculture, the “farmers” of Mballam could in the future make a significant contribution to feeding the villagers and cover expenses for education and basic health care through the sale of agricultural products. This project is planned as a 3-year project.
Development of agriculture for the village of Mballam, Baka Libuna, Cameroon
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Project Overview
Project Reference |
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2022 AF 03 CA AG Y3 |
Project Year | Area |
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2024 | Africa |
Country | Region |
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Cameroon | Mballam, Baka Libuna |
Aid type | Duration |
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Agriculture | 3 years |
BASAID contribution |
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10000 CHF |
Local contribution |
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land |
Local partners |
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“farmers” of Mballam |
Contact |
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afrika@basaid.org |