Bal’ad-Mogadishu market corridor, November-December, 2024
ACCESS with having a support from Nuros9, assessed the Mogadishu market environment for cassava to help farmers and programme partners understand demand, trading conditions and opportunities for stronger value-chain connections.
The analysis examined the pathway from production areas in Bal’ad to buyers and consumers in Mogadishu. It considered the practical constraints that influence market participation, including product awareness, transport, handling, consistency of supply and the need for stronger coordination among producers.
The work complemented field training on cultivation and cooperative formation by looking beyond production to the commercial conditions needed for cassava farming to become a more dependable livelihood. It highlighted the importance of reliable quality, collective marketing, improved processing awareness and closer engagement with traders and potential users.
The assessment provided a practical bridge between improved farm production and the market relationships required to sustain cassava-based livelihoods.