2025.02.26
On February 25, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a grant agreement with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in the capital city Addis Ababa, to provide grant aid for the Project for Promoting Climate-resilient Agricultural Management through the Establishment of the Farmers Field School in the Conflict-affected Communities in Northern Regions.
Signing ceremony
Outlines on the project are provided as below.
- Country (Target Areas)
The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (Tigray, Amhara and Afar regions)
- Project Objective
Farmers and their community members in selected areas in Tigray, Amhara and Afar regions gain the knowledge and skills for climate-resilient agricultural management and improve their livelihoods through Farmers Field School.
- Specific Project Details
(a) Knowledge, practices and skills of smallholder farmers and extension workers are enhanced.
(b) Community-based seed multiplication groups are established.
(c) Local availability of postharvest handling technologies is increased.
(d) Irrigation infrastructures are rehabilitated and upgraded.
- Maximum Grant Amount
1,093 million Japanese Yen
- Implementation Period (planned)
48 Months（including detailed design work and procurement）
- Executing Agency
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
- Contribution to SDGs
Goal 2（Zero hunger）
Goal 13（Climate action）
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