NGO REDERC Executive Director’s Visit : Implementation of the FC-SSA Project activities

NGO REDERC Executive Director’s Visit : Implementation of the FC-SSA Project activities
On October 6, 2023, Mr. GNANANDO Saibou, Executive Director of the NGO REDERC, visited the Research Unit in Tropical Mycology and Soil Plant-Mushroom Interactions (MyTIPS) at the University of Parakou. This visit was part of the implementation of third quarter activities of the Fungal Conservation in Sub-Saharan Africa: Sustainability and livelihood involvement (FC-SSA) Project. Under the direction of Prof Yorou, who heads the FC-SSA Project, this meeting facilitated the establishment of a plan outlining the activities intended for this quarter. The point relating to the introduction of Moringa oleifera tree planting was also discussed and, on this point, Mr. GNANANDO expressed his full support for this initiative aimed at improving the sources of income of project beneficiaries. Mr. GNANANDO, field collaborator of the FC-SSA project, also visited the MyTIPS laboratory and observed the ongoing research activities. The University of Parakou is the lead institution of the FC-SSA project.