For Immediate Release
August 6, 2004
Private-Public Partnership in Guinea Helps Agriculture
Fact of the Day
In Guinea, 80 percent of the population lives on subsistence farming,
and poor agricultural practices have resulted in the rapid erosion of
land. Together, Kraft and the U.S. government are helping local farmers
and small businesses by helping to manage a growing cashew sector. The
alliance will provide cashew farmers with the training and tools needed
to manage the country's natural resources. This is a good example of
private business, the U.S. government, and a developing country working
together to foster economic and social development.
SOURCE: U.S. Agency for International Development.
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