Analysis of The Socio-Economic Viability of The Union of Agricultural Groups of Soumbalako “Ugas” Tolo-Mamou -Guinea

With the aim of analyzing the socio- economic viability of the Union of Groups Farmers of Soumbalako, research work was carried out carried out in Tolo, Dounet, and in the Urban Commune of Mamou with producers from the 20 groups that make up the Union from January to March 2018. The objective was to achieve a participatory analysis of the socio- economic viability of UGAS. Four types of survey sheets have summer developed and completed . At the end of the investigations, we are arrived at the results following: on the economic level, the union operates on the basis of contributions, subsidies and the sale of products agricultural. Potato cultivation brought in the biggest profit (52,950,000 GNF) and operating expenses have summer supported by the union, the State and donors. This study allowed UGAS _ to identify its weaknesses and threats , its strengths and its opportunities . 31 parameters, including 22 viable and 9 non- viable, with a viability rate of 70%, and solution approaches were proposed. Finally, we recommend improving the management of accounting files, data statistics, social cohesion, transformation, market study, for a best sustainability of the UGAS. Keywords: Union, groups, producers, analysis, socio-economic, viability, Mamou.