The programs

One of the major achievements of the ECOFAC program has been the establishment of Village Hunting Areas (VHAs). The VHAs are portions of the national territory dedicated to sport hunting operations; their management is officially entrusted by the State to local village communities. They rent them to private hunting companies, which operate them according to specifications and in respect of specific harvest quotas granted by the State.
The funds generated by the taxes and use fees are, (...)

The objectives of the NRDP are to combat desertification by protecting the ecosystems of savannahs and forests, and to manage natural resources, especially large animals, by ensuring that the local populations benefit from them. A priority was given to implement an effective fight against poaching. More than 130 guards are recruited and trained. Modern means (aircraft, 4x4 vehicles, radio communication system) are deployed. 4 main stations are built with more than 1,000 km of track and 4 (...)