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Agricultural Infrastructure Improvement Programme The programme has the aim of increasing the incomes of smallholder farmers by investing in rural infrastructure to improve commercialization of agricultural produce. In Uganda 85 per cent of rural households depend primarily on agriculture, but lack of road access to markets and limited processing facilities make it difficult for many rural communities to market their produce. The programme will invest in rural roads and local markets to reduce transportation costs and transit time to the market. It will build and promote agro-processing facilities to diminish post-harvest losses and it will foster improved produce quality and more equitable prices. Promoting better market access to encourage farmers to move away from subsistence to market-oriented agricultural production is a priority for the government. Active participation of the communities in selecting and implementing plans for infrastructure development, particularly access roads and markets, is crucial. It ensures that communities maintain and participate in the project activities. The project will involve community leaders in creating awareness, mobilizing participants, conducting participatory planning sessions and assessing programme effectiveness. Source: IFAD |
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