Tunisia - Kasserine Integrated Agricultural Development Project

This project is the "Kasserine" component of the Integrated Agricultural Development Program which covers the three governorates of Gabes, Gafsa and Kasserine. Indeed, this program comprises three (3) integrated agricultural development projects in Gabès, Gafsa and Kasserine. It falls under the priority actions of the Government in the area of water and soil preservation and protection. The programme is essentially to carry out development works aimed at preserving the quality of soil and enhancing the reconstitution of water tables, and improving water management. In this vein, the programme will undertake the implementation of the following: (i) protect and manage the natural resources in a rational manner ; (ii) improve agriculture and livestock production; (iii) enhance the creation and strengthening of local organisations; and (iv) integrate the women and the youth in the local organisation and develop the non agriculture activities. These developments will help to recover new fertile lands for agriculture and livestock breeding, and of which about 60% will be developed by the farmers. The total cost of the Project in Kasserine is estimated at TD 41.44 million, or UA 23.88 million, net of tax and duties.