Botswana - The Pandamatenga Agricultural Infrastructure Development Project

The Pandamatenga Agricultural Infrastructure Development Project was initiated because of the priority given by Government of Botswana owing to the area’s inherent potential to increase cereal production. Indeed, Pandamatenga area is highly suitable for arable agriculture because of a relatively high rainfall of 600mm per annum and inherently fertile soil. The present project will facilitate water control and access road development for rain fed agricultural production within 27,574 ha of farm land in Pandamatenga area. It will incorporate water management and ecosystem conservation concepts in crop production, train beneficiaries and provide equipment for effective production activities. The project will support the construction of drainage and road infrastructure within 27,574 ha rain-fed systems; strengthen human and logistic capacities of the MoA and farmer associations. It comprises three main components: 1) Infrastructure Development; 2) Agricultural Production Improvement; and 3) Project Coordination.