Sustainable Livelihoods and Social Development Project (SLSD)
The South East of Afghanistan has largely remained at the margins of the development efforts of the past decade. Widespread poverty, weak institutions and scarce public services characterize the environment. The Sustainable Livelihoods and Social Development Project (SLSD) aims to improve the living conditions of poor rural families through irrigation infrastructures, agriculture techniques and income generation activities and by strengthening basic public service delivery.
Country/region | Topic | Period | Budget |
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Afghanistan |
Agriculture & food security Employment & economic development Conflict & fragility nothemedefined
Agricultural development
Agricultural water resources Rural development Conflict prevention |
01.06.2016
- 31.07.2019 |
CHF 4’869’400
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- Communities increase knowledge and skills in agriculture, livestock and horticulture production systems.
- Communities have improved irrigation systems.
- Communities improve access to safe and clean drinking water.
- Communities have implemented protective measures to reduce vulnerability towards floods and drought.
- District institutions improve planning and oversight.
- Community institutions (CDCs, Shuras) plan implement and monitor their development projects.
- 50% of the 2000 targeted families reported more diversity in household food consumption
- 50% reduction in the period of food shortage in targeted areas
- 20% increase in income from marketing of farm and non-farm products
- 53% of targeted families (1580 families) reported improved access to safe drinking water and
- 82% of targeted families (2449 families) reported a more effective use of their agricultural land as a result of improved irrigation infrastructure
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Sector according to the OECD Developement Assistance Commitiee categorisation AGRICULTURE
AGRICULTURE
OTHER MULTISECTOR
GOVERNMENT AND CIVIL SOCIETY
Sub-Sector according to the OECD Developement Assistance Commitiee categorisation Agricultural development
Agricultural water resources
Agricultural water resources
Rural development
Civilian peace-building, conflict prevention and resolution
Cross-cutting topics Conflict reduction
The project takes account of gender equality as a cross-cutting theme.
The project also supports partner organisation improvements
Aid Type Mandate with fiduciary funds
Mandate without fiduciary fund
Project number 7F90009
Background |
Despite high urbanization rates, Afghanistan remains an essentially rural society; an estimated 70% of the population live in rural areas and 61% of households depend fully or partially on income derived from agricultural activities. Up to one third of the Afghan population faces food insecurity, but levels vary significantly between areas. |
Objectives |
“Contribute to inclusive socio-economic development of rural communities in Khost and Paktya through natural resource management and income opportunities benefiting both men and women while strengthening local communities and service delivery institutions”. |
Target groups |
It is estimated that the second phase of the project will reach out to over 6’500 families or 45’500 people. The project works directly with Community Development Councils (CDCs) and the District Development Assemblies (DDAs) of 14 districts in 2 provinces (Paktya and Khost). |
Medium-term outcomes |
Outcome 1: Target rural communities improve livelihoods. |
Results |
Expected results: Results from previous phases: |
Directorate/federal office responsible |
SDC |
Credit area |
Development cooperation |
Project partners |
Contract partner International or foreign NGO Other partners n/a |
Coordination with other projects and actors |
District and provincial level line agencies |
Budget | Current phase Swiss budget CHF 4’869’400 Swiss disbursement to date CHF 4’652’144 |
Project phases |
Phase 3
01.08.2019
- 31.03.2024
(Completed)
Phase 2 01.06.2016 - 31.07.2019 (Completed) Phase 1 15.05.2013 - 31.05.2016 (Completed) |