Fatshimetrie, October 14, 2024 – A constructive initiative has emerged in Kananga, the capital of the Kasai Central province in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Indeed, 25 investigators working within the National Agricultural Statistics Service (SNSA) recently benefited from intensive training focused on techniques for monitoring sales of food crops on local markets.
The primary objective of this training was to strengthen the skills of SNSA agents in collecting data on the entry and exit flows of agricultural food products on the various markets of the city of Kananga. Following this training, the investigators are now equipped to accurately identify warehouses and depots scattered throughout the city.
This approach makes perfect sense in a context where the clandestine exit of agricultural products, particularly grain corn, is a major problem. Indeed, this product, a staple of food in the Kasai region, is often subject to speculation and price increases that are detrimental to local populations.
The measures taken through this training and the ensuing mission therefore aim to counter these harmful practices, contribute to the fight against food insecurity and stabilize prices on the consumer market. The deployment of five investigators per public market will thus make it possible to collect reliable data on the entry and exit movements of agricultural products, in partnership with market administrators.
This information will be crucial for local decision-makers, allowing them to take appropriate measures to support stakeholders in the agricultural sector and ensure better price regulation. In short, this initiative marks a significant step forward in the management of food trade flows in Kananga, thus contributing to strengthening food security in the region.
In conclusion, the training of SNSA investigators in Kananga demonstrates the importance of collecting accurate data for better regulation of agricultural markets. This is a concrete step towards more efficient management of food resources and a major asset in the fight against speculative practices that are detrimental to consumers and local producers.