A geographic area straddling continental and oceanic influences, lying between the Senegalo-Mauritanian and Futa Djallon land formations, various populations have been attracted to the “river countries of the south”. Colonization established political borders that divided the area into three linguistic groups and different administrative systems. Recent trends in migration reflect the contrasts in the region between the rich economic potential and existing political tensions. Today, there are few links between the economies of the three constituent parts of Sénégambie méridionale (The Gambia, Senegal, Guinea-Bissau) despite their complementarities in terms of production systems and shared natural resources. If one were to attempt to measure the interconnections between the land, inhabitants and activities of this southern river region, one would have to assert that there is great potential for cross-border integration. In partnership with the GTZ Procas and the SWAC, Enda-Diapol is the facilitator and coordinator of this process. For more information read the Follow-up note, Beekeeping and Radios sectorial notes.

Calendar 2007 :

February:
- 2nd meeting of Beekeeping Professionals in Brikama (the Gambia): The aim was to increase production level and promote the industry’s sustainability. A broadcast on this workshop was produced by members of the Community Radio Stations Network. The two networks have taken on joint activities defined as a result of the Ziguinchor workshop. See Summary Record.
- 2nd workshop of the Community Radio Stations Network in Bignona (Senegal). Rules and regulations were adopted, a training plan was submitted. It was suggested to produce various key sheets in order to disseminate the ECOWAS texts on the free circulation of goods and people. See Summary Record.

 Since 2005...

1. October 2005: Launching of the pilot operation in Ziguinchor (co-organised by Enda-Diapol and the SWAC). See synthesis.

2. September 2006: Two workshops were organised by Enda-Diapol with SWAC financing:
- Setting up of a Beekeeping Professionals Network. Managing the sector and its revival from production to marketing requires border collaboration between beekeeping organisations and between administrative authorities and decentralised technical services.  See Summary Record.
-  Setting up of a Border Radio Stations Network. Joint activities are scheduled such as sharing experiences, capacity building between technicians and journalists, a joint editorial line on topics at the core of cross-border issues. See Summary Record.

3. November 2006: Organisation (SWAC, GTZ-Procas and Enda-Diapol collaboration) of a cross-border cultural festival between Diouloulou (Senegal – natural Casamance) and Brikama (Western division of the Gambia). See Summary Record.