IRRIGATION IV

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The Fourth Irrigation Project intends to modernize irrigated areas and increase cropping intensity, taking advantage of the construction of the Diama and Manantali dams that make water available all year around in the Senegal River Valley. It further seeks the disengagement of the Societe d'Amenagement et d'Exploitation des Terres du Delta du Fleuve Senegal et des Vallees du Fleuve Senegal et de la Faleme (SAED) from its production-related activities, a process begun under the IDA-financed Irrigation Technical Assistance Project. To that end, the project includes the following components: (a) modernization of three perimeters (7000 ha); (b) training of SAED's personnel and farmers; (c) development of a credit network for farmers; and (d) financing, on a decreasing basis, of part of SAED's operating expenses. It also provides (e) maintenance equipment and spare parts for SAED; (f) studies on diversifying irrigation development in the Senegal valley; (g) strengthening of SAED's Planning and Development, Accounting and Training Departments; and (h) research, reforestation and health.