Verrous et leviers institutionnels de réduction de pesticides dans l'agriculture tropicale. Un éclairage par l'Afrique de l'Ouest et du Centre

In a context of growing awareness of the harmful effects of pesticides on human health and biodiversity, their use in tropical agriculture is increasing sharply. This paradox raises the question about institutional barriers and levers to reduce their use, including agroecological alternatives. Our results show that, despite new regulations on the international level, policies supporting pesticides continue unabated. This support distorts technological competitiveness to the detriment of reducing pesticide use. Potential institutional levers for reduction have been identified. Specifically, they suggest that better information should be provided on the burden of pesticide costs on public budgets and the investment needed in agro-ecological innovations.