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38522-012: Development and Dissemination of Water-Saving Rice Technologies in South Asia (formerly Tenth Agriculture and Natural Resources Research at Internatio
Project Data Sheet (PDS): Overview
Description
The overall objective of the regional technical assistance (RETA) is to support the development and dissemination of water-saving rice production technologies in selected South Asian countries (Bangladesh, India, Nepal, and Pakistan), where productivity and profitability of rice farming is affected by drought and water shortage. The main objectives of the RETA are to: (i) enhance rice productivity in water-short regions; (ii) improve water use efficiency in rice production resulting in better e... Read More
| Country |
Regional |
|---|---|
| Project Number | 38522-012 |
| Project Type or Modality of Assistance |
Technical Assistance |
| Financing | Public sector (Sovereign) |
| Status | Closed |
| Approval Number |
TA No. 6276 |
| Approval Date | 02 Dec 2005 |
| ADB Financing ($ thousand) | 1,000 |
| Geographical Location | Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan |
| Sector / Subsector Classification |
Agriculture and natural resources / Agricultural Production and Markets |
| Thematic Classification | Economic growth Environmental sustainability Regional cooperation and integration |
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Responsible ADB Officer
Tumurdavaa Bayarsaihan
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Responsible ADB Department
Central and West Asia Department
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Executing Agencies
International Rice Research Institute
Ms. Corinta Guerta
PDS Creation Date
17 Apr 2006
Last PDS Update
09 Aug 2011