There are many opportunities to improve agriculture in the Sahel. The choice of different technologies and approaches depends on socio-economic conditions and household conditions. There is no technology that fits everywhere. Farmers, who do not have the necessary financial means, cannot take big risks and are not in a position to make heavy investments. The role of development agencies is to facilitate farmers’ work, and to identify and remove bottlenecks associated with access to innovations, inputs, infrastructures, institutions or incentives. There is a great potential for agricultural development in the Sahel. It is important to identify and seize the opportunities when they arise.     

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