Abt Associates’ USAID-funded Agribusiness and Trade Promotion (ATP) project in West Africa is increasing the value and volume of higher-quality staple foods and assisting value chain stakeholders to increase trade in West Africa. During a period of escalating food prices, higher food import costs, and rising international and national shipping costs, ATP helps to reduce poverty and contribute to increased food security. The project focuses on the maize, livestock, onion/shallots, rice, millet/sorghum and poultry value chains. The project is working along key transport corridors in eight countries in West Africa: Benin, Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Mali, Nigeria, Senegal and Togo.