Mauritania
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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 active grant period.


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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

audio clip (interview with USADF President)

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 photos

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 photos

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) photos

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 photos

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 photos

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 photos

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 photos

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

2136 El Vowz El Kébir ADF funds will be used for:  1) renovation of the workshop; 2) purchase of production equipment for sewing and carpet weaving; 3) working capital for raw materials; 4) training to improve financial and administrative capacity and production techniques; 5) technical assistance to develop a manual of procedures, conduct a market study, and exchange visits; and 6) provide administrative costs to cover rent, salaries, and office supplies. $90,533 Apr-10 Jun-12
2137 Tewvigh I Cooperative of Women Carpet Weavers of Zouérate ADF funds will be used for:  1) renovation of the workshop; 2) purchase of production equipment for sewing and carpet weaving; 3) working capital for raw materials; 4) training to improve financial and administrative capacity and production techniques; 5) technical assistance to develop a manual of procedures, conduct a market study, and exchange visits; and 6) provide administrative costs to cover rent, salaries, and office supplies. $84,895 Apr-10 Jun-12
2139 Pindi Pinal Market Gardening Cooperative (Coopérative Maraîchère Pindi Pinal) photos ADF funds will be used for:  1) remodeling constructing a fence; 2) purchase of equipment to improve water resources; 3) working capital for seeds and fertilizer; 4) training to improve financial and administrative capacity and improved production techniques; 5) technical assistance to develop a manual of procedures; and 6) provide administrative costs to cover salaries and office supplies. $97,915 Apr-10 Jun-12
2150 Tessa Mouh Cooperative ADF funds will be used for:  1) purchase of equipment and tools for wool yarn production; 2) working capital for raw materials; 3) training to improve financial and administrative capacity, production techniques, and development of small income generating activities; 4) technical assistance to develop a manual of procedures; and 5) provide administrative costs to cover rent, salaries, and office supplies. $93,125 Apr-10 Jun-12
2171 Action Association for the Handicaped of Tiris Zemmour (Association de l’Action pour les handicapés du Tiris Zemmour) ADF funds will be used for:  1) remodeling toilets; 2) purchase of equipment and tools for sewing activities; 3) working capital for raw materials; 4) training to improve financial and administrative capacity, and development of small income generating activities; 5) technical assistance to develop a manual of procedures, to improve administration, management, and organization, and to conduct market research; and 6) provide administrative costs to cover rent, salaries, and office supplies. $97,120 May-10 Jun-12
2194 Cooperative Agropastorale de Boinguel Thillé ADF funds will be used for:  1) construction to improve water resources, land, and irrigation network; 2) working capital; 3) equipment for the improved water network; 4) training in improved administrative and organizational capacity, drip irrigation techniques, improved gardening techniques, and income generating activities; 5) technical assistance to develop a manual of procedures; and 6) administrative costs to cover salaries and office supplies. $247,635 Jun-10 Jun-13
2196 Cooperative Agropastorale de Houdallaye photos ADF funds will be used for:  1) construction to improve water resources; 2) working capital for animal feed; 3) equipment to enhance production for income generating activities; 4) training in improved administrative and organizational capacity; 5) technical assistance to develop a manual of procedures; and 6) provide administrative costs to cover salaries and office supplies. $244,210 Jun-10 Jun-10
2197 Coopérative El Wifagh pour l’agriculture et l’élevage photos ADF funds will be used for:  1) infrastructure to drill boreholes, construct a water tower, install an irrigation system, and construct a shelter for a generator; 2) equipment procurement of motorpumps, a generator, and small agricultural tools; 3) working capital for farm inputs; 4) training in motorpumps, drip irrigation, to build financial and administrative capacity, production techniques, and in income generating activities; 5) technical assistance to develop and implement a manual of procedures; and 6) provide administrative costs to cover rent, salaries, and office supplies. $249,781 Jun-10 Jun-10
2213 Association de Développement Communautaire (ADC) de Oudeycharack photos ADF funds will be used for:  1) infrastructure to rebuild the dam, construct a perimeter fence, and build a boutique/office; 2) equipment to procure fencing materials; 3) working capital for farm inputs; 4) training to improve financial and administrative capacity, and production techniques; 5) technical assistance to develop a manual of procedures and a management strategy for a team of members; and 6) provide administrative costs to cover rent, salaries, and office supplies. $226,762 Jul-10 Sep-10
. Small Grants Program

Five new small grants funded in FY 2010:

- El Ichrak Cooperative Gardens Project

- Dar Es-Salam Community Gardens Project

- Loudeye Cooperative Handicrafts Project

- Nejah Cooperative Handicrafts

- Dweirara Village Mill

. $50,000 . Sep- 10 Aug- 11

(new format beginning for FY 2011, under construction)

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Name
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Value
Description
Goals
Budget
         
         

CA = See Cooperative Agreement for Details

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Last Updated: June 21, 2011