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Agricultural Research and Development Project

The aim of the project was to improve farmers’ productivity and income by strengthening the country’s agricultural research capacity and improving administration of previously scattered and uncoordinated research programmes. Through the project, IFAD funds supported:

  • establishment of viable research centres
  • procurement of research equipment, materials and supplies
  • technical assistance and training for local researchers

The project was responsible for planning, conducting and coordinating all applied research. It eliminated fragmentation and duplication of research by donors. The training and incentives provided by the project resulted in a fivefold increase in the number of qualified Yemeni scientists.

 

Source: IFAD

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Contact information

Mr Omer Zafar
Country programme manager
IFAD
Via Paolo Di Dono, 44
00142 Rome, Italy
Tel: +39 0654592348
Fax: +39 0654593348
o.zafar@ifad.org

Facts and figures

Total cost: US$32.4 million

IFAD loan: US$5.8 million

Cofinancing:

  • Italy (US$8.9 million)
  • World Bank – International Development Association (IDA) (US$6.0 million)

Duration: 1983-1991

Geographical area: agricultural areas of Tihama, Southern Uplands and Central Highlands

Status: closed

Partners
  • Government of Yemen
  • Government of Italy
  • World Bank (IDA)