Mali fact sheet
An overview of Mali''s development context shaping SNV and partners’ collaboration with national and local governments toward fostering inclusive, climate-resilient, and well-governed systems.
Abstract
In Mali, prolonged droughts, land degradation, and increasingly erratic rainfall heighten insecurity and threaten agro-pastoral systems. Challenges in reliable energy access for the growing population risk disrupting markets and weakening access to basic services. However, with over 66% of Mali’s 22 million inhabitants under the age of 25, there is strong potential for youth engagement to support long-term development.
To address these challenges, Mali has adopted key policy frameworks. The National Strategy for Sustainable Development, SNEDD 2024-2033, and ongoing decentralisation reforms aim to provide strong government-led platforms to advance climate adaptation, strengthen local governance and security, and stimulate inclusive and sustainable economic growth through local value chain development.
SNV has worked in Mali since 1979 and currently operates in nearly all regions, supporting decentralised service delivery, inclusive market systems, and nature-based solutions. In 2024, SNV and partners reached over 304,000 people through initiatives in the agri-food, energy, and water sectors.
As governance systems evolve in the Sahel region, SNV supports locally anchored solutions that strengthen institutions, make market systems more inclusive, and enable youth, women, and marginalised groups to drive climate-resilient and equitable development.
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