Coverage
National, municipalities of Lautem (Raumoco watershed), Ainaro (target to be identified by appraisal), Liquica (North Loes watershed), and Oecusse (Tono watershed)

Total Budget USD
$21,000,000

Duration
6 years (2016-2022)

Implementing Agency
MAF

Description

The project will assist MAF to modernize and reform its system of providing agricultural and environmental support services. The Project Development Objective (PDO) is to increase small holder agriculture production and marketability in selected geographical locations in Timor Leste.  The project will support (i) participatory district and community plans; (ii) farmer group formation and training; (iii) agriculture and small-scale rural investments aimed at improving agriculture productivity and sustainable watersheds; (iv) strengthening MAF’s capacity to deliver advisory services; and (v) and improving  planning, programming, and evaluation capacity.