The Great Green Wall (GMW) for the Sahara and the Sahel is the flagship initiative of the African continent, and more particularly of the dry areas of Africa to restore ecosystems, transform degraded lands and restore their fertility, take advantage of natural resources in a sustainable way and thus guarantee better living conditions for Sahelian families.
The implementation of the GGW requires, from the point of view of SOS SAHEL, a “multi-stakeholder” approach, a coordinated approach supported by the communities in the form of decentralized initiatives and territorial projects.
Non-state actors make an essential contribution and support states in achieving the GGW. Very diverse (agricultural entrepreneurs, producer organizations, local authorities, local development associations, etc.), non-state actors have extensive knowledge of the environment, appropriate modes of social organization, and an invaluable capital of knowledge.
At the same time, technical and financial partners are increasingly attentive to the achievements of non-state actors. They express the desire to support field projects to accelerate the implementation of the GGW and guarantee better ownership of the initiative by the communities.
Thus, to achieve the GGW objectives, and stimulate large-scale impacts, it is essential to:
