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Cote d'Ivoire: Giving a Dam - Cultivating Peace in Côte d'Ivoire

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In the village of Torla, Côte d'Ivoire, a farming family consisting of Adam Ouattara and Makongo Traoré has navigated long-standing tensions between their respective livelihoods. While Ouattara works as a cattle herder, Traoré manages a vegetable plot, creating a conflict of interests exacerbated by the region's dry season.

This recurring struggle over resources highlights the broader challenges faced by rural communities in the country. The situation serves as a focal point for initiatives aimed at cultivating peace through infrastructure development, specifically the construction of a dam intended to mitigate resource competition between herders and farmers.

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