Improvement of Agricultural Product Flow Conditions in Cacongo: A Contribution to Achieving the Objectives of PRODESI

Abstract

The agricultural sector is of vital importance to society as a whole, as it is the source of a large portion of the food and primary products used by various economic sectors of a country. When well-structured, this sector tends to provide high levels of employment and generate significant foreign exchange earnings through exports. This research aims to explore how improving the flow conditions of agricultural products in the municipality of Cacongo can contribute to achieving the objectives of Prodesi. The study aimed to propose actions to improve the flow conditions of agricultural products in the municipality of Cacongo. To achieve this objective, the deductive method was used, and data collection techniques included semi-structured interviews, non-participatory observation, and document analysis. The diagnosis conducted in the study context revealed, among other things, that the deterioration of communication routes and the lack of local markets for storing and commercializing products have hindered the flow of agricultural production in Cacongo. To reverse this situation and consequently contribute to achieving the objectives of Prodesi, the following actions are proposed: paving circulation routes, particularly the section from Chiela to Chibingo; constructing metal silos in the Bichequete region; establishing a market in the locality of Mbondo; building a bridge over the Chiloango River, specifically in the village of Buli; properly signaling the roads; and facilitating vehicle credit for local farmers.