AGRIC III(BAY AREA)

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Over a period of six years, the Bay Region Agricultural Development Project will increase crop and livestock production in the Bay Region by improving potable water supplies and providing all-season access roads; supporting the development of a viable farming system that will preserve the productivity of the land; training Somalis and helping to build institutions capable of carrying on the agricultural development so initiated. The project will form the first phase of a long term development and will include funds to prepare a follow up phase. Benefits of the first phase will allow the average family in the Bay Region to meet basic food requirements and increase marketable surpluses. Local communities will be stabilized. In addition, the road component will benefit regions to the North and West of the project area. Major risks are that project implementation could be delayed. Extension and research activities could take longer than expected to focus on key issues. Farmer and local community receptivity could be lower than expected and the Government might not provide the strong support required at the end of the six-year investment period to continue the long-term development efforts in the Region.