Strengthening Resilience of the Agriculture Sector Project
Supporting emergency interventions to address food and nutrition security
DescriptionOverview of the initiative and its approach.
Strengthening Resilience of the Agriculture Sector Project is a World Bank–financed project designed to enhance agriculture resilience by modernizing seed, seedling and planting material systems, investing in agri-logistical centers for horticulture value chains, and strengthening public capacity for crises prevention and management to support food security and rural livelihoods in Tajikistan.
TechnologyTechnology used by the initiative.
The project supports development and use of information systems, databases and early warning and agricultural monitoring tools that improve data availability on planted areas, production forecasts, land use and soil characteristics to support crisis management and agricultural planning. For example, projects aims to develop a database for timely and effective information for crisis management and agricultural forecasting system.
TargetUsers, groups, or communities targeted by the initiative.
The project targets public institutions, including the Ministry of Agriculture of Tajikistan and associated agencies responsible for agricultural support delivery, early warning and crisis response. It also targets farmers, agri-enterprises and rural communities through improved services such as access to quality seeds, logistics services for horticulture and expanded institutional capacity.
Business modelHow the initiative delivers and sustains its value.
The project is financed by the World Bank’s International Development Association (IDA).
ImpactThe observed or intended effects of the initiative.
The project contributes to strengthened resilience of the agriculture sector in Tajikistan by improving availability and access to quality seeds and planting materials, enhancing agri-logistical services, and strengthening institutional capacity for crisis preparedness and early-warning systems. By supporting improved sector planning and service delivery, it contributes to food and nutrition security, employment generation and more resilient agricultural livelihoods
PartnersOrganizations and stakeholders involved in the initiative.
Ministry of Agriculture (Implementing Agency); Ministry of Finance; Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Four BettersThe FAO Four Betters supported by the initiative.
Better production
Better nutrition
Better environment
Better life
