Guinea-Bissau

The former Portugese colony of Guinea-Bissau has had a turbulent recent history, with a civil war from 1998 to 1999 and a military coup in 2003. The tiny coastal country, slightly larger than the state of Maryland, now has an elected president and is trying to recover and improve life for the two-thirds of its population who live below the poverty line.

Cashews are one of Guinea-Bissau’s major exports, so IRD’s program there is expanding opportunities for cashew farmers to improve production and sales.

Programs

Improving Cashew Production in the Senegambia

The Gambia River Basin Cashew Value Chain Enhancement Project (CEP) is a subregiona... more

Success Stories

IRD and Peace Corps Collaborate on Senegambia

The Gambia River Basin Cashew Value Chain Enhancement Project (CEP) aims to strengt... more

USDA Delegation Visits IRD Cashew Project in The Gambia

US Department of Agriculture (USDA) officials visiting The Gambia from Washington D... more