Areas of Intervention & Components
PGIP Niger's lines of action and the project's 4 structuring components.
PGIP Niger works across 9 complementary areas to restore ecosystems and improve livelihoods in 82 municipalities across 6 regions.
Restoration of Degraded Landscapes
Reclaiming degraded land through Assisted Natural Regeneration (ANR), CES/DRS techniques, and half-moon earthworks. 48,604 hectares restored in the Tahoua, Dosso and Tillabéri regions.
- ANR over 10,500 hectares in Tahoua
- 299 sites fitted with half-moon earthworks
- Dune fixation against sand encroachment
National Forest and Rangeland Inventory
Development of forestry, agrosilvopastoral and fisheries management plans for the sustainable use of Niger's natural resources.
- 73,416 ha under management plans
- 210,000+ ha of pastureland preserved
- 2,380 km of firebreaks established
Municipal Development Plans (PDC)
Support for local planning that integrates climate and environmental issues across the project's 82 target municipalities.
- 26 PDCs produced in 2024
- Integration of climate data
- Strengthened community participation
Integrated Community Agrosilvopastoral Farm (FACI)
Establishment of integrated farms combining agriculture, livestock and forestry to diversify and secure rural household incomes.
- Feasibility study in Guidan Karo
- Community-run operating model
- Promotion of local produce
Productive Alliances — NTFPs, Fishing and Aquaculture
Structuring sustainable value chains around Non-Timber Forest Products, fishing and aquaculture to create supplementary income.
- 14 fisheries management plans
- 1,463 ha of water bodies under management
- Promotion of gums and wild fruits
Fish Restocking
Restocking water bodies to restore fisheries resources and support fishing communities in the intervention areas.
- Restocking of the Erouf pond
- Abdouga village as beneficiary
- Monitoring of fish stocks
Intangible Capital
Strengthening local knowledge, traditional natural resource management practices, and the institutional capacity of communities.
- Promotion of indigenous knowledge
- Training of local stakeholders
- Strengthened management capacity
Marking of Grazing Areas and Transhumance Corridors
Delimiting and marking pastoral areas to reduce agro-pastoral conflicts and secure transhumance routes across the 6 regions.
- Mapping of transhumance corridors
- Installation of markers and signage
- Reduction of pastoral conflicts
Strengthening of COFOCOMs
Support for Municipal Forestry Committees to enable decentralized, participatory and sustainable management of natural resources at the local level.
- Training of COFOCOM members
- Provision of management equipment
- Local forest management plans
The PGIP is structured around 4 complementary components that organize the entire $150 million project.
Knowledge Generation and Territorial Planning
For better climate resilience.
Produces and shares the knowledge needed for informed territorial planning, integrating climate, environmental and socio-economic data to guide investment toward the most vulnerable areas.
Investments in Landscape Restoration
And community resilience.
The project's operational core: finances field work, land restoration, forest management, income-generating activities, and strengthened livelihoods for the 5.7 million target beneficiaries.
Coordination and Monitoring & Evaluation
Effective steering to maximize impact.
Ensures overall project management, coordination among stakeholders (State, local authorities, partners), and rigorous monitoring of results through the Project Coordination Unit (UCP) based in Niamey.
Contingent Emergency Response
Rapid response to crises.
A flexible mechanism enabling funds to be quickly reallocated in the event of a crisis or natural disaster (floods, drought, food crises), ensuring continued support for the most vulnerable populations.