WBG: (i) Estimated lending of $ 4 billion for agricultural growth, (ii) IFC target of $ 400 million by 2010 for support to agribusiness up to $ 1 billion in co-financing in five pilot countries

Yokohama Action Plan

[3]Enhance water resources management capacity through better tillage methods and water harvesting and storage, introduction of new technologies and capacity building of local governments and farmers’ organizations.

Proposed Measures by Japan/Implementing Partners

● Implementation of CAADP to increase food supply over medium-long term

Potential Resources, Possible Contributions

WBG: Estimated lending of $ 4 billion for agricultural growth over 5 years. IFC target of $ 400 million by 2010 for support to agribusiness up to $ 1 billion in co-financing in five pilot countries

Implementing Partners

GoJ (MOFA)/WBG

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Current Status of Implementation 2008

(i) Lending for agricultural growth

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The Bank lending for agriculture is estimated to be at least $800 million for FY2009.

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(ii) Support for agribusiness

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The Bank is also managing a number of trust funds related to agriculture -- four new multi-donor trust funds totaling US$200 million in commitments for this FY are being established to support regional approaches to agricultural development.

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