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Fungal Conservation in Sub-Saharan Africa:
sustainability and livelihood implications
From August 20th to 21st, 2024, the FC-SSA project organized a training session on edible mushroom production for 10 women. Coming from three villages (Tassigourou, Papatia, and Sinaissiré), the participants were trained in substrate selection techniques, pasteurization, inoculation, and given a brief explanation of seed production. Highly committed and determined, these women paid attention to the training, which offers them a new income-generating activity while helping to reduce poverty and gender inequalities. It is important to note that this training is part of a series of training initiated by the FC-SSA project.
The MyTIPS research group from the University of Parakou, Benin, made a strong impression at the 12th International Mycology Congress (IMC12) in Maastricht, held from August 11-15, 2024. Represented by researchers including PhD candidate Affoussatou Tabé, Dr. Boris Armel Olou, and Prof. Nourou Soulemane Yorou, the group excelled, particularly during a special session on African Mycology. With eight oral presentations and two posters, their work on pathogenic and mycorrhizal fungi was recognized as a model of collaboration and innovation, significantly enhancing Benin’s global standing in tropical mycology.
Wilfrid Adjimoti, a member of the FC-SSA project, participated in the « Science Partnership for Agriculture 2024 » conference held from July 29 to 31 in Kigali. During this event, he delivered a presentation entitled « Exploring women’s land access challenges, and the importance of secure tenure for economic and social empowerment. » In his presentation, he highlighted the FC-SSA project’s initiatives as a promising solution to address women’s land access issues and emphasized the socio-economic benefits of the project. He also took the opportunity to distribute project flyers to some participants. The FC-SSA project continues to gain visibility worldwide.