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Agricultural Development Project in Sigor-Wei/Wei Area
Project / Program Summary

I. Basic data

Sector(s): Rural development, fight against desertification, support to small and medium enterprises
Title: Agricultural development project in Sigor-Wei/Wei area
Donor country/ organization: Italy
Other donors / organizations involved:
Beneficiary countries / regions: Kenya
Implementing agencies in beneficiary countries / regions: Coop. Dept. Direct Support/Lodagri (Italy)
Duration: 10 years
Starting Date: 1988
Project / Program budget: 24 billion Italian Liras
Finance / Type of cooperation: grant/technical cooperation

II. Project / program description

  1. Objectives
    Development of arid and semi-arid land; enhancement of living conditions of rural areas.
  2. Activities / contents
    Promotion of micro and small enterprises; technical assistance; irrigation systems.
  3. Expected outcomes / impacts
    To contribute to area development and reduce food deficit.
  4. Features in line with the Agenda for Action:
    Poverty alleviation.

III. Contact point:

Bureau VIII - Directorate General for development Cooperation -
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Rome

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