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IFAD
in Swaziland
IFAD began operations in Swaziland in 1985 and has supported three projects, providing a total of US$28.3 million in loans. One project is currently being implemented. Both closed projects have made positive contributions to improving crop yields and boosting farm incomes through enhanced farmer participation in small-scale irrigated agriculture. IFAD’s strategy in Swaziland The Government of Swaziland, key stakeholders and IFAD jointly formulated the second country strategy in 2006. The country strategy is designed to reduce the high levels of poverty in rural areas and improve food security and livelihoods, especially for the most vulnerable and marginalized members of rural communities – households headed by women, households affected by HIV/AIDS, and young men and orphans. The strategic objectives are to:
IFAD’s intention is to help poor rural households by creating sustainable jobs, reducing poverty and guaranteeing food security. To meet this goal IFAD places emphasis on intensifying agricultural output and supporting smallholders within irrigation schemes, as well as helping develop small rural businesses. In particular, IFAD works to improve linkages to financial services and markets, to support providers of financial and marketing services and to strengthen the capacity of poor rural communities and their institutions. The Government of Swaziland, key stakeholders and IFAD are jointly designing a new investment focusing on rural finance and enterprise development. Source: IFAD |
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