In Kaolack, citizen consultations were initiated to discuss the revision of the Agro-Sylvo-Pastoral and Fisheries Orientation Law (LOASPH) before the next Regional Development Committee scheduled for this Friday under the chairmanship of Mabouba Diagne, Minister of Agriculture. Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Livestock. Under the aegis of the National Council for Consultation and Coordination of Rural People (CNCR), alongside partners such as “Sen Suuf”, the Regional Directorate of Rural Development (DRDR) and various players in the sector, these exchanges aim to evaluate and update this essential legislation.
Meeting on Wednesday, January 15, these actors discuss the various needs relating to LOASPH, hoping to formulate a report of proposals for the State. In two decades, revisions to the law have not incorporated all the desired directions, particularly within the framework of Act 2 of the LOASPH. Nazirou Sall, president of the CNCR Board of Directors, called for more detailed studies on family farms, including social protection for retired producers.
A consensus was established around the need for an Investment Plan to support the application of the LOASPH, which would guarantee the smooth running of the reform process. In addition to this plan, the holding of an Agro-sylvo-pastoral and fisheries Council at the end of February or the beginning of March is also desired. These initiatives aim to provide strong recommendations for youth employment and the development of presidential decrees. The actors also insist on taking into account land rights, the protection of family farmers and natural resources.
For a detailed overview of these discussions, the original article was published on the website of our colleagues at Sud Quotidien, written by Abdoulaye Fall, thus emphasizing the need for an exhaustive review of this law to respond to current issues.
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