USAID/Education and Research in Agriculture (ERA)

USAID / ERA was born from the initiative of President Barack Obama in the fight against food insecurity "Feed the Ruture." It gives high priority to education and research in agriculture to improve the curriculum, increase exports and to fight against hunger, food insecurity and poverty in Senegal.

USAID / ERA will be conducted in perfect synergy with the various agricultural policies of Senegal, with a large private sector involvement.

USAID / ERA will provide a forum for exchange between a consortium of U.S. universities (Virginia Tech University, Michigan State University, Purdue University, Tuskegee University, University of Connecticut) and the universities, research institutes, and training centers in agriculture in Senegal.

USAID/ERA at a Glance

Dates of Project:	2010 – 2015
Project Budget:	US$ 28,000,000
Objective:	Reinforce institutional and human capacity in the areas of education and agricultural research in Senegal.
Regions in Senegal:	Dakar, Saint-Louis, Thiès, Ziguinchor
Partners:	Université Cheikh Anta Diop (UCAD), Université Gaston Berger (UGB), Université de Ziguinchor, Université de Thiès, Centre National de Formation des Techniciens d’Elevage et Industries animales (CNFTEIA) de Saint-Louis, Centre National de Formation des Techniciens des Eaux et Forêts, Chasse et Parcs nationaux (CNFTEFCPN) de Ziguinchor, Centre de Formation Professionnelle en Horticulture (CFPH) de Cambérène, Institut Supérieur de Formation Agricole et Rurale (ISFAR) de Bambey, Ecole Nationale Supérieure d’Agriculture (ENSA) de Thiès, Lycée Agricole de Bignona, Institut de Technologie Alimentaire (ITA), Institut Sénégalais de Recherche Agricole (ISRA), Fonds National de Recherches Agricoles et Agro-alimentaires (FNRAA)
Planned Results :	The ambition of USAID/ERA is to develop a durable agricultural system which favors productivity, profitability, economic growth and food security in Senegal.