Agricultural Reform Implementation Project

Within the framework of the preparation phase of this project, AGRIN has provided administrative support for the consultancy services of three components of the project. These are;

Support to Project Coordination Unit (PCU) which is established within the Undersecretariat of Treasury. AGRIN has provided support for the provision of a financial manager, system operator, system engineer and a procurement specialist.

Restructuring of Agricultural Sales Cooperatives Unions (ASCUs): AGRIN has provided technical assistance support for developing a “Restructuring Framework” for 16 ASCUs and to guide and assist them in preparing their Restructuring Plans.

Pilot Project for Direct Income Support to Farmers and Establishment of a Farmer Registration system: AGRIN has provided administrative support for the implementation of a pilot project which was the first step of the Agricultural Reform Implementation Program. This is a unified national program of direct income support which aimed to improve the access to poorer farmers by supporting their budget and creating new income generation opportunities by improved incentives.