S. UPLANDS RURAL DEVT II

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The proposed project is an expansion of the successful experience of the first rural development project in YAR, SURDP I (Credit 545). It seeks to improve farm incomes and the quality of rural life in the rural highlands of Ibb and Taiz Governorates, and establish firmly the regional services of the Ministry of Agriculture and the Agricultural Credit Bank (ACB) in the project area in a manner which can be replicated elsewhere in YAR. The main project components include: (a) expansion of agricultural extension and social services; (b) expansion of livestock health and production services, including honey production; (c) provision of credit for agricultural investment and inputs, including investment to expand the services and outreach of ACB; (d) construction of rural water supply systems and irrigation works; (e) provision of project management and engineering services; (f) provision of housing facilities for the permanent staff of the Agricultural Research Service (ARS); (g) extension of the bilharzia control program; and (h) completion of feasibility studies and preparation of final designs for the agricultural development of the Wadi Jawf area.

World Bank Group

Project

Water Supply and Storage, Raw Materials, Government