AGRI-CHAINS – Development of agri-food chains at the local level
The AGROCADENAS Project, developed by the Ministry of Agriculture and the European Union with the contribution of Switzerland, seeks to improve food security through increased local production and dynamic processing and marketing. It supports three key agri-food chains (grains, cow milk and beef), benefiting 10,000 producers directly and over 1.6 million inhabitants in selected municipalities indirectly
Country/region | Topic | Period | Budget |
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Cuba |
Agriculture & food security
Agricultural services & market
Agriculture value-chain development (til 2016) Agricultural development Agricultural research |
01.05.2014
- 30.06.2020 |
CHF 10’565’000
|
- United Nations Development Programme
- United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
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Sector according to the OECD Developement Assistance Commitiee categorisation AGRICULTURE
OTHER MULTISECTOR
AGRICULTURE
AGRICULTURE
Sub-Sector according to the OECD Developement Assistance Commitiee categorisation Agricultural services
Rural development
Agricultural development
Agricultural research
Cross-cutting topics The project also supports partner organisation improvements
Aid Type Project and programme contribution
Project number 7F08991
Background |
Despite the measures adopted (supply of land, decentralization, and cooperative development), Cuba continues importing 80% of the food products consumed by its population. The agricultural and livestock production sector is being transformed and revitalized, and has been given high priority by the Cuban Government, but it requires multisectoral action (agriculture, industry, trade) to promote both food production and processing/marketing. |
Objectives |
Contribute to food security in the country through increased availability of products that are mainly imported. |
Medium-term outcomes |
Increase local food production and access through improved agri-food (grains, cow milk and beef) chain management and performance in pilot municipalities of the country. |
Directorate/federal office responsible |
SDC |
Credit area |
Development cooperation |
Project partners |
Contract partner United Nations Organization (UNO) |
Budget | Current phase Swiss budget CHF 10’565’000 Swiss disbursement to date CHF 5’015’786 |
Project phases |
Phase 1 01.05.2014 - 30.06.2020 (Completed) |