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39113-012: Improving the Livelihood of Poor Farmers & Disadvantaged Groups in the Eastern Development Region (EDR)
Project Data Sheet (PDS): Overview
Description
The specific objective is to allow the most marginalized and disadvantaged households (low caste, Dalit, ethnic minority groups, female headed households) in four districts of the Eastern Development Region to effectively participate in and benefit from the development of the agricultural value chain. High value crop production, vegetable farming and other income generation activities will be promoted by the Project. It is foreseen to implement a comprehensive development package comprising of s... Read More
| Country |
Nepal |
|---|---|
| Project Number | 39113-012 |
| Project Type or Modality of Assistance |
Grant |
| Financing | Public sector (Sovereign) |
| Status | Closed |
| Approval Number |
Grant No. 9101 |
| Approval Date | 13 Dec 2006 |
| Geographical Location | 4 districts of Eastern Development Region, namely Dhankuta, Morang, Saptari and Sunsari. |
| Sector / Subsector Classification |
Agriculture and natural resources / Agricultural Production and Markets |
| Thematic Classification | Economic growth Social development |
| Safeguard Categories |
Environment: C Indigenous People: C |
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Responsible ADB Officer
Ahsan Tayyab
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Responsible ADB Department
South Asia Department
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Agriculture, Natural Resources and Social Services Div, SARD
Executing Agencies
Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives
Mr. Tek B. Thapa
PDS Creation Date
21 Mar 2007
Last PDS Update
22 Jan 2013