MALUX - Study on market dynamics and trade flows of the rice, sesame and fonio sectors in the intervention areas of the LUXDEV program Study of the financing mechanism for the agricultural value chains of Amassa / Afrique Verte Mali

• Study on market dynamics and trade flows of the rice, sesame and fonio sectors in the intervention areas of the MLI / 021 program
• Evaluation of the agricultural value chain financing mechanism of the NGO AMASSA / AFRIQUE VERTE MALI

• Identification of convergence points (especially street markets) to understand why producers are moving towards this type of market
• Description of the marketing circuit for rice, fonio, sesame and volumes traded on different types of markets
• Support to the following partners: AOPP; rice and sesame joint-trade organizations and multi-actor fonio platform; 4 sesame and fonio companies
• Develop a financing mechanism for agricultural organizations and for marketing of agricultural products

** A1. ** Analysis of 3 value chains and their market
** A2. ** Evaluate and describe the financing mechanism of AMASSA
** A3. ** Propose a rapid operational financing strategy adapted to the needs of the ML / 021 project’s beneficiaries
** A4. ** Define the implementation modalities in terms of negotiation and contractualization by referring to practices already used by AMASSA
** A5. ** Analyze the efficiency and cost of a transfer of the "financing" activity with AMASSA and its financial partner
** A6. ** Determine the risks and selection criteria relevant to the allocation of funding to POs and MPEs
** A7. ** Capitalize on the strengths, weaknesses, threats and opportunities of AMASSA's financial intermediation
** A8. ** Assess the viability of the financial intermediation mechanism beyond the support to the project, to ensure sustained financial support to POs and MPEs