Case studies

Rwanda: Increased access to electricity for the rural population

Only 7 % of Rwandans have access to electricity (2009). In rural areas, where 90% of the 10 million inhabitants live, this figure is even lower (1% access to electricity). Energy remains far too expensive in relation to people’s income. The high cost compels the government to subsidize production and distribution.


Education in Congo: Handbooks for pupils and teachers

In the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), education is doing poorly due to the many problems schools have to deal with. Often teaching staff is not competent enough because of a lack of pedagogical tools and continued training. Pupils have to share the few books available… In primary school, sometimes pupils have never held a book in their hands.


Smoked fish for a better environment

In the village of Dado, in the south of Benin, along the Lake Ahémé shore, a smokehouse with ‘Chorkor’ ovens contributes to the preservation of the environment and the improvement of the working conditions of women.