Support for Sustainable Agricultural Growth in Cape Verde: Opportunities through the GAFSP 2026
O GAFSP 2026 Call for Proposals This represents a crucial opportunity for Cape Verde’s agricultural sector, with a view to strengthening food security, boosting rural development and promoting climate resilience across the islands. This fund, managed by the World Bank, aims to invest in projects that demonstrate a clear commitment to sustainability and social inclusion, in line with Cape Verde’s development priorities. The 2026 round promises to support innovative initiatives that address the specific challenges faced by smallholder farmers, such as access to finance, appropriate technologies and markets.
The GAFSP is looking for projects that promote climate-smart agricultural practices and directly benefit the most vulnerable communities. This includes the development of efficient water infrastructure, the adoption of soil and water conservation techniques, crop diversification and the promotion of more robust value chains that are less dependent on a single product. The active participation of local communities and ensuring that the benefits reach smallholder farmers and women farmers are central elements in the assessment of applications. The funding provided aims to catalyse significant and lasting changes in Cape Verde’s agricultural landscape.
In addition to boosting production, GAFSP 2026 encourages proposals that incorporate digitalisation and technological innovation. Solutions that improve crop monitoring, access to real-time weather information, resource management and access to new markets will be particularly valued. Job creation, particularly for young people, and improved nutrition through increased availability of diverse and nutritious foods are also key areas of focus. Applications must demonstrate a clear implementation plan, with measurable targets and a strong monitoring and evaluation component to ensure the effectiveness and sustainability of the investments.
This call for proposals for 2026 offers Cape Verde a strategic platform to attract resources and technical expertise, which are essential for realising its vision of a modern, resilient and prosperous agricultural sector. Collaboration between the government, the private sector, civil society organisations and international partners will be crucial to the successful submission of robust proposals and the subsequent implementation of approved projects.
Proposals must be submitted by 15 September 2026. For further information on eligibility criteria, application documents and deadlines, please visit the following link: https://www.gafspfund.org/news/gafsp-opens-163m-grants-program-bolster-food-security-worlds-poorest-farmers
