The transition towards inclusive development in the East of the DRC: Agricultural households benefiting from the TRIDE project
In the provinces of North and South Kivu in the Democratic Republic of Congo, one hundred thousand smallholder farming households benefited from the Transition for Inclusive Development in the East of the DRC (TRIDE) project. This project, implemented by a consortium of three international NGOs with financial support from the Netherlands, aims to improve food security and help these households move from simple production for consumption to commercial production.
Currently in these regions, the majority of small farmers own an average of 0.4 hectares of land. However, studies have shown that for a family to escape poverty and improve their food security, they must have at least 0.8 hectares. It is therefore with this in mind that the TRIDE project was set up, with the aim of improving the food security of these households by 2025.
The third year of implementation of the TRIDE project was recently marked by the holding of the first meeting of the steering committee in Goma. The stakeholders involved, including local authorities, were invited to become fully involved in this project and take ownership of it. Indeed, to effectively achieve the set objectives, it is essential that the authorities mobilize at all levels and actively support the efforts of NGOs.
The impact of the TRIDE project is not only limited to improving the food security of smallholder farmers. It also aims to help them professionalize and develop profitable agricultural activities. By expanding their access to the commercial market, these agricultural households will be able to increase their income and escape precariousness.
The TRIDE project is therefore an initiative that provides concrete solutions to fight poverty and improve food security in the provinces of North and South Kivu. By supporting small farmers and accompanying them throughout their transition to commercial agriculture, this project contributes to creating inclusive and sustainable development in Eastern DRC.
Thus, thanks to the involvement of NGOs and local authorities, thousands of agricultural households are already benefiting from the opportunities offered by the TRIDE project. They can now look forward to a more prosperous future and contribute to the economic transformation of their region. It is essential to continue supporting these initiatives and promoting sustainable agricultural development to ensure food security and the well-being of rural communities in the DRC.