- Oyster farming, an activity mainly performed by women in the region of Casamance, Senegal, has been identified as a key sector for sustainable development growth.
- Despite the hardships caused by lingering conflict, determined female oyster farmers in Casamance have organized themselves to achieve financial independence and better fulfill the needs of their families.
- In addition to supporting women-led oyster farms, the World Bank is also providing financing for the restoration of Casamance’s roads, the reviving of its rice industry, and the establishment of crucial peace and reconciliation programs
