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Agriculture Working the land, securing the future

Sana Diatta

NURTURING CHANGE IN

SENEGAL’S HEARTLAND

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Agriculture is more than just a sector in Senegal: it is the beating
heart of the national economy. Employing almost half of the
active population, it remains highly vulnerable to climate change,
which threatens staple crops, food security and livelihoods of
millions. In response, FAO launched several projects to support
adaptation planning for food security, nutrition and sustainable
development. Among those contributing to these efforts is Sana
Diatta, UN Volunteer with FAO Senegal, who supported sustainable
development initiatives in the village of Kataba. [UNV, 2024]