The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) has announced a $38.9 million livelihood support programme for Uganda.
Uganda's ambassador to Italy, Deo Rwabita, said the programme would be funded by IFAD and a grant from the Belgian Survival Fund.
"Farmers and small rural enterprises will all benefit from this programme," said IFAD Vice President Kanayo 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 decentralisation process."
Expected programme benefits include improvements in basic infrastructure, 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, in addition to encouraging self-reliance among rural people.New Vision
