Cape-Verde - Picos and Engenhos Watershed Development and Valorization Project on Santiago Island (PAVBVPE)

The Picos and Engenhos Watershed Development and Valorization Project on Santiago Island (PAVBVPE) was initiated because of the government's willingness to provide solutions to the problem of water deficiency and arable land based on sectoral priorities for agricultural development. This project is expected to address the challenges facing sustainable and harmonious agricultural development in the two watersheds of Picos and Engenhos on the island of Santiago, namely: (i) soil conservation, (ii) ) the mobilization of water resources, and (iii) the protection of the environment. It aims to strengthen food security and poverty reduction through environmental protection and sustainable development irrigated agriculture through the conservation and mobilization of water resources in watersheds. The PAVBVPE is organized around four (04) components, namely: A) soil conservation and mobilization of water resources; B) support for agricultural production; C) capacity building; and D) project management.