The general objective of this project is to contribute to the improvement of agricultural productivity, climate resilience and ecological sustainability of the agricultural sector in Suriname. The specific objectives are to: (i) strengthen sustainable management of the Nanni Swamp watershed through improved biodiversity-positive irrigation and drainage systems for farmers in Nieuw Nickerie; (ii) increase readiness of farmers for extreme climate events by implementing a multi-hazard early warning system for floods, droughts and salinity intrusion in Nieuw Nickerie; (iii) promote the adoption of more productive, climate-smart technologies and practices by improving the quality and outreach of extension services, with the support of modernized agriculture information systems; and (iv) promote the strengthening of agricultural value chains through a pilot network of integrated, community-based AgriHubs as a coordination and innovative business model for the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries.
Project Detail
Country
Suriname
Project Number
SU-L1079
Approval Date
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Project Status
Preparation
Project Type
Loan Operation
Sector
AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Subsector
SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT
Lending Instrument
Investment Loan
Lending Instrument Code
INV
Modality
ESP (Specific Investment Operation)
Facility Type
-
Environmental and Social Impact Category (ESIC)
Category B: Likely to cause mostly local and short-term negative environmental and associated social impacts and for which effective mitigation measures are readily available
Total Cost
-
Country Counterpart Financing
-
Original Amount Approved
USD 20,000,000.00