Tunisia - Middle Income Country Grant for the Preparation of the Integrated Agricultural Development Project (PDAI) of Zaghouan

The present intervention is related to the Preparation of the Integrated Agricultural Development Project (PDAI) of Zaghouan. The PDAI of Zaghouan is part of the priority program of the Tunisian Government which aims to eradicate poverty by improving the living conditions of the target population and its direct involvement in the preservation and sustainable management of natural resources. As part of this preparation, several studies are planned, including: (i) study on the promotion of organic agriculture; (ii) studies of the project infrastructure; (iii) as well as a baseline study. It will in particular make it possible to evaluate the possibilities of development of organic agriculture and particular olive growing among small farmers; analyze the initial situation of the project. PDAI has three components, namely: (a) rural infrastructure; (b) agricultural development; and (c) project coordination and management.