The Projet régional d’appui au pastoralisme au Sahel (PRAPS-2), funded by the World Bank, aims to enhance the resilience of pastoral and agro-pastoral communities in six Sahelian countries: Burkina Faso, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Senegal, and Chad. These populations primarily rely on livestock for their livelihood, making pastoralism a key factor in food and nutritional security. Pastoralism supports over 50 million people in sub-Saharan Africa, playing a crucial role in economic stability and resource management. However, climate change threatens this way of life by increasing drought frequency, land degradation, and resource competition, which can lead to tensions between pastoralists and sedentary farmers.
Since its launch in 2015, PRAPS has implemented significant initiatives to improve pastoral conditions, including livestock vaccination campaigns, infrastructure (water points, livestock markets, veterinarian units, vaccination parks) development, and sustainable resource management.
During its first phase, PRAPS lacked a real-time monitoring and evaluation (M&E) system, leading to significant delays in project implementation and unmet targets. In response, the PRAPS Regional Coordination Unit partnered with Bluesquare to develop a technological solution for efficiently tracking key project indicators. This initiative led to the creation of a monitoring and evaluation platform and a cartographic portal, combining data analytics and GIS for improved decision-making.
To ensure optimal project monitoring, Bluesquare used OpenHEXA to deploy a solution composed of:
This solution was developed through close collaboration between Bluesquare experts, the PRAPS Regional Coordination Unit, and technical teams from the six participating countries. Additionally, Bluesquare’s use of open-source technology ensures the platform’s long-term sustainability and adaptability.
