AG.NATL.EXT.II

closed

Closed

The objective of the project is to increase the rate of adoption and stimulate the development of technical packages that will enable smallholder farmers to increase their productivity and incomes. The project includes investments to strengthen the major components of an extension service. On organization and management, funds will be provided for: (i) investments and operation support necessary to strengthen the extension service, expand it to six new areas, and develop two prototypes in arid and semi-arid areas; (ii) transportation to increase staff mobility and enable them to work with groups; (iii) divisional offices; (iv) office, field and training equipment; (v) a computerized monitoring system on a pilot basis; (vi) technical assistance in procurement, accounting auditing; and (vii) impact assessment, organization, and staff deployment studies. On extension methodology, the project will fund: (i) improved use of mass media and better communications; (ii) rehabilitation and furnishing of Farmer Training Centers; and (iii) establishment of two Farmer Service Centers on a pilot basis. On training, the project supports: (i) a review of the curricula and operations of agricultural educational institutions; (ii) degree training; (iii) courses to retrain staff in crop and livestock production; (iv) regular training sessions; and (v) orientation courses. On research, funds will be provided for transportation and equipment.

FY17 - Agriculture, Fishing and Forestry

World Bank Group

Project

Fertilizers, Raw Materials, Government, Residential, Commercial