USADF's Mali Program

Mali is a geographically landlocked country in the middle of West Africa. Roughly 80 percent of the population is engaged in the agricultural sector, with the export of goods and services as a percentage of GDP having risen from 26.1 percent in 1997 to 31.5 percent in 2001. At the same time, the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) holds great promise for stimulating the nation's overall economic development. USADF is dedicated to ensuring that an increasing number of disadvantaged Malians are able to establish successful SMEs, thereby contributing to the nation's economic growth. Its mission is to transform indigenous SMEs into bankable, export-oriented and sustainable businesses through the provision of financial and technical support.

The Foundation's priority funding sectors include: processing of local resources (e.g., food, drink, garments, textiles, and mining products), art and craft promotion, SME development, and sustainable natural resource management.

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