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ity in Mali by integrating innovative agroecological methods. The project focuses on improving small-scale irrigation systems, critical for a country that relies heavily on rain-fed agriculture and is vulnerable to climate change. By optimizing Mali's natural water resources, the project seeks to increase the resilience of rural communities, where agriculture is the primary livelihood. The project started in 2008 and is currently in its fifth phase, which will end at the end of 2026. The current phase has five outputs: 1) Output 1 is the adoption and implementation of the second Small-Scale Irrigation Promotion Programme (Programme d'Appui au Sous-Secteur de l'Irrigation de Proximité, PNIP 2.0). This updated version builds on lessons from PNIP 1.0 and integrates agroecological principles, gender-sensitive approaches, and nutrition. The aim is to improve water management and agricultural