Expansion of AMV projects to 12 countries in total

Yokohama Action Plan: [1]Support a comprehensive community-driven development approach and build on experiences such as the African Village Initiative (AVI) and the African Millennium Village (AMV).

Proposed Measures by Japan/Implementing Partners: ● Support African Millennium Village (AMV)

Potential Resources, Possible Contributions: GoJ (MOFA)/UNDP: Expansion of AMV projects to 12 countries in total

Status: (i) AMV projects are being implemented by UNDP in 8 countries through UN Trust Fund for Human Security and bilateral assistance through UNDP in Mozambique and Cameroon. (ii) School meals programmes have been established in all countries, and gross primary school enrollment rates have increased. The male-to-female ratio in primary education has improved, and women have been included in community decision-making. (iii) Expansion of bilateral assistance through UNDP to 2 other countries (Benin and Madagascar) is under consideration.

Status: UNDP through Community Empowerment Fund: Millennium Village Project (Approx. $5 million per country) in Benin, Cameroon, Madagascar and Mozambique in addition to 8 countries where AMV projects were to be introduced through UN Trust Fund for Human Security.