RURAL DEVELOPMENT I

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The Rural Development Project for Haiti will include: (i) the rehabilitation and expansion of two gravity irrigation systems at Quartier Morin (2,000 ha) and St. Raphael (1,900 ha) and well irrigation of another 1,000 ha; (ii) rehabilitation and construction of 93.5 km of feeder and farm access roads; (iii) digging of up to 400 shallow wells and construction of up to five water supply systems based on springs for rural potable water supply; (iv) extension of agricultural credit facilities to cooperative groups of small farmers and to individual medium-sized farmers; (v) carrying out agricultural trials and seed multiplication programs; (vi) rehabilitation and improvement of three municipal markets and an abattoir; (vii) training of local staff; and (viii) provision of improved agricultural extension, rural community development and animal health services.