IFAD Supported Program to Improve Living Standards in Rural Uganda
August 17, 2007| |
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) announced a US$ 38.9 million livelihood support program in Uganda that intends to boost productivity for a range of small rural enterprises, and secure equitable land rights for poor farmers. Signed by IFAD's Vice-President, Kanayo F. Nwanze and the Ambassador of the Republic of Uganda to Italy, Deo Rwabita, the program will be funded partially by IFAD together with a grant from the Belgian Survival Fund.
"Farmers and small rural enterprises will all benefit from this programme," said Nwanze. "Our long-term aim is to empower local people and provide broad socio-economic support to these rural districts as they move forward in the decentralization process." Expected program benefits include improvements in basic infrastructures, developments of rural roads, better access to financial services and a more reasonable approach to land rights and land managements. Nutrition and health in these regions are also expected to improve because of the program, in addition to encouraging self reliance among rural people.
For more information read the IFAD press release at http://www.ifad.org/media/press/2007/36.htm
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