Yarmouk Agricultural Resources Development Project - IFAD
Yarmouk Agricultural Resources Development Project
This IFAD-initiated project helps farmers combat land degradation and restore soil fertility, paving the way for sustainable use of land and water resources. The project supports almost 3,000 poor farming households by:
- providing technical and financial support to promote soil and water conservation measures and improve agricultural production
- providing and funding credit for on-farm and off-farm enterprises
- strengthening the capacity of agricultural institutions to provide the required technical support and extension services
In addition, income-generating programmes are being created to assist about 800 women develop small-scale business enterprises.
Source: IFAD
Additional Data
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Total Project Cost
US$ 28.26 million
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IFAD Financing
US$ 10.14 million
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Financing terms
Intermediate
Co-financiers (International)
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OPEC Fund for International Development
US$ 5 million
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Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development
US$ 2.7 million
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United Arab Emirates
US$ 5 million
Co-financiers (Domestic)
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National Government
US$ 3.45 million
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Beneficiaries
US$ 1.96 million
Project Contact
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Tawfiq Mr El Zabri