The Ferme Pilote de Guiè has given priority to the development of agro-sylvo-pastoral techniques for the restoration of degraded soils. It has developed a new agricultural production system adapted to the geographical area: the Sahelian bocage. This pioneering experience is now recognized internationally and is attracting the interest of many development organizations. In addition to agricultural practices alone, AZN has integrated all the cross-cutting areas of sustainable rural development.

Although AZN’s approach is endogenous, it is based on openness and exchange: permanent links with the surrounding towns and the capital, Internet access, hosting international trainers, students and trainees from the two training centres, and an international support network. It wishes to multiply its action through an innovative programme for the transmission of sustainable development practices through images: CINE YAM, Sahelian Documentary Farmer.

AZN’s innovative practices have now reached a recognized maturity, and need to use regularly communication and transmission tools. The Internet’s recent and dazzling irruption in the most remote regions of the continent is now turning the situation upside down. AZN can now address rural communities in the Sahel directly.

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