This project supports the diversification of the Chadian economy by strengthening the country’s gum arabic sector through a value chain development approach with the overall objective of reducing poverty through income and employment creation.

 Results

• Over 3,800 pieces of material for gum arabic production were distributed in four regions by SOS Sahel International.
• 371 “producteurs relais” have been trained in gum arabic bleeding techniques.
• Established gum arabic industry organizations where women are represented at various levels (e.g., groups, federations and unions).
• A design brief has been prepared and a location selected to establish a gum arabic commercial centre in N’Djamena.