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DEFINITIONS

ID- USADF's internal document tracking code for a particular investment.

Name
- the name of the client group that received a USADF grant in a given country and the primary activity.

Description -
a summary of the how the investment will be used. This entry links to the actual investment description document defining the objectives and performance targets of the investment.
Goals - This entry links to a PDF file of the orginal investment agreement with project goals and objectives.

Value - Total Original US Dollar value of the grant and any budget amendements.
Budget - This entry links to the original investment budget denominated in local currency at the time the grant was awarded.

Start - the date the funds were obligated to the grantee.

End - the last day of the period during which USADF funds will be used to implement an approved investment proposal.

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ID
Name
Description
Goals
Value
Budget
Start
End
1823

Rosso Herders Milk Production and Sale

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Market demand for processed milk products in Mauritania is increasing at a greater rate than supply.  The Association des Producteurs de Lait et Viande du Trarza (APLVT), located in Rosso, Mauritania, is made up of 447 herders --106 of whom are women.  APLVT's members produce cow and camel milk and sell it to Tiviski, the largest dairy factory in Mauritania.
$250,000
Jun-08 Jun-13
1824

Boghé Herders Milk Production and Sale

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Market demand for processed milk products in Mauritania is increasing at a greater rate than supply.  The Association des Producteurs de Lait et Viande du Brakna (APLVB), located in Boghe, Mauritania, is made up of 700 herders -- 400 of whom are women.  APLVB's members produce cow and camel milk and sell it to Tiviski, the largest dairy factory in Mauritania.
$250,000
Jun-08 Jun-13

2028

Khollé Mukke

Funds will be used for:  1) equipment, to enhance production machinery and materials to meet international standards; 2) training in improved managerial capacity, equipment safety and maintenance, and improved production techniques; 3) technical assistance to develop a manual of procedures and to conduct studies on microfinance funding, irrigation rehabilitation, and prospective markets; and 4) provide administrative costs to cover salaries and office supplies.

 

$96,265

 

Jul-09

Sep-11

2033

ETACOP

Funds will be used for 1) equipment, to enhance production machinery and materials to meet international standards; 2) training in improved managerial and financial capacity, equipment safety and maintenance, and improved production techniques; 3) technical assistance to develop a manual of procedures, conduct a market study and develop a business plan, and 4) provide administrative costs to cover salaries and office supplies.

 

$196,301

 

Jul-09

Sep-12

2039

 Your Chengroun Neighborhood Cooperative (N’Tah Chengroun)

USADF funding will strengthen financial management and accounting skills of the women. The Project will improve the current water supply system in order to scale-up production levels, and help the women expand their current income generating activities.

 

$81,384

 

Aug-09

Sep-10

2052

Union des Associations Oasienne en Adrar (UNASOAD)

Funds will be used for 1) Equipment for installation of a water pump and water basins; 2) Training in improved managerial capacity, equipment safety and maintenance, and improved production techniques; 3) Technical Assistance to develop a manual of procedures, a business plan, conduct studies on microfinance funding, restoration and maintenance of irrigation systems, and outreach into prospective markets; and 4) Administrative Costs to cover salaries and office supplies.

 

$95,019

 

Jul-09

Sep-11

2055

EFTK

Funds will be used for 1) remodeling the carpet weaving workshop; 2) equipment to enhance production machinery and materials to meet international standards; 3) raw materials for six months; 4) training in improved managerial capacity and improved production techniques; 5) technical assistance to develop a manual of procedures, to conduct a market study, and to develop a business plan with a market strategy; and 6) provide administrative costs to cover salaries and office supplies.

 

$83,633

 

Sep-09

Sep-11

2060

Guidimakha Women Carpet Weavers

USADF funds will help improve CFTG's accounting skills, managerial capacity, technical knowledge, and provide access to resources to produce enough high quality carpets to meet market demand.
$96,315
Sep-09 Sep-11

2061

UCFG

Funds will be used for 1) training in financial management business skills, and marketing strategies; 2) training in water conservation and vegetable production 3) technical assistance to develop a manual of procedures, conduct a needs assessment survey, and develop a marketing strategy and a business plan; and 4) provide administrative costs to cover salaries and office supplies, and (5) procure raw materials and establish a credit fund for members.

 

$97,242

 

Sep-09

Sep-11

2062

EL VOWZ-M’BOUT

Funds will be used for  1) remodeling a carpet weaving workshop; 2) equipment to enhance production machinery and materials to meet international standards; 3) provisions for six-months of raw materials and a revolving fund for other income generating activities; 4) training in improved managerial capacity and improved production techniques; 5) technical assistance to develop a manual of procedures, to conduct a market study, and to develop a business plan with a market strategy; and 6) provide administrative costs to cover salaries and office supplies.

 

$93,506

 

Sep-09

Sep-11

CA = See Cooperative Agreement for Details

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Last Updated: October 8, 2009