| TA Name |
Crop Diversification and Commercialization Project |
| Country |
Nepal |
| TA Number |
7331 |
| Project Number |
38423-
01 |
| Source of Funding/Amount[Closed] |
| Technical Assistance Special Fund |
US$400,000
|
|
| Thematic Classification |
Environmental Sustainability
Economic growth
Gender Equity
|
| Description |
tbd
|
| Linkage to Country/Regional Strategy |
The Government's Three-Year Interim Development Plan emphasizes increased rural investment to increase agricultural growth, broaden income and employment opportunities, and improve connectivity and inclusion. The government aims to promote private sector participation in all economic spheres. Government policy will make the private sector more capable in competing in the global market by creating a conducive environment and allow businesses to operate in a socially accountable manner. Incentives such as income tax exemption, lower customs duties, and export tax are provided. The midterm review of the Country Partnership Strategy 2005-2009 notes that enhancing agricultural productivity, food security, and diversifying rural economic opportunities continue to be central to addressing the root causes of poverty and conflict. It also observes that, while the sector strategy remains relevant, agriculture and rural development projects need to pay more attention to the link between production and marketing, giving emphasis to developing commercial skills and linking farmers to markets, increasing stakeholder participation, properly assessing institutional capacity of agencies involved in implementation, empowering local governments, fostering links between farm and off-farm activities, and improving connections between production clusters and market centers.
|
|
|
| Geographical Location |
Midwestern and Farwestern regions of Nepal, about 15 districts |
Safeguard Categories
|
| Environment |
B |
| Resettlement |
C |
| Indigenous People |
B |
| Stakeholder Communication, Participation and Consultation |
| During Project Design |
tbd
|
| During Project Implementation |
tbd
|
| Responsible ADB Officer |
Ahsan Tayyab
|
| Responsible ADB Department |
South Asia Department
|
| Responsible ADB Division |
|
| Concept Clearance |
24 Apr 2009 |
| Fact-finding |
05 Jun 2009
to 21 Jun 2009
|
| Approval |
13 Aug 2009 |
| ADB |
Others |
Gov |
Total |
Approved Amount |
Revised Amount |
|
$400,000.00
|
$0.00
|
$150,000.00
|
$550,000.00
|
$400,000.00
|
$353,550.82
|
| Total Commitment |
Uncommited Balance |
Total Disbursement |
Undisbursed Balance |
|
$353,550.82
|
$46,449.18
|
$353,550.82
|
$46,449.18
|
|
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