Facilitating access to the best local dairy products for low-income consumers

About the partnership

Niger

Animal Production Related

Status:

Suspended

RAB proposes to improve the accessibility of local dairy products in the BoP markets through increased milk production and the development of the collection and distribution network. Through this idea, special emphasis will be put on the production and distribution of alfalfa to dairy farmers. Ultimately, the RAB company aims to provide Nigerien populations with healthy and high-quality dairy products at a competitive price compared to other imported dairy products. The final customers of the company are the BoPs consumers in the urban and semi-urban areas of Niger.

About the business champion

The firm RAB was founded in 2011, located 35 km north of Niamey. With a bovine capital of 1,500 heads including 300 dairy cows, its production capacity is 336,000 liters per year. The main products manufactured are yoghurts, fresh milk and cheese. RAB has about 50 permanent employees and 15 temporary employees and a turnover of 126 million FCFA (192,073 euros) per year.

Key interventions

Improve the productive capacity of herds

Facilitate access to veterinary care services

Train and support women who handle milk in collection centers

Find a permanent fodder production mechanism

Facilitate women's access to other financial services