EU Local Empowerment of Actors for Development in Lori and Tavush Regions to from agro-producers’ associations in formal and informal groups

ANNOUNCEMENT 

About “EU Local Empowerment of Actors for Development in Low and Tavush Regions” project 

The EULEAD4Lori and Tavush Regions project is funded by the European Union and implemented by the United Nations Development Programme in partnership with the UN Food and Agricultural Organization and in close cooperation with the RA Ministry of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure. The project is implemented in Lori and Tavush regions of Armenia as part of the European Union’s LEADER / Community-Led Local Development (CLLD) concept.

It helps the local population in Lori and Tavush to play active role in inclusive, resilient and sustainable local development that aims at designing of territorial development models with involvement of citizens in setting development agenda, decision-making and implementation.

General Description

We are pleased to announce the launch of a new “formation of agricultural producer associations, formal and/or informal groups” coordinated by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) to encourage cooperation between farmers, agribusinesses, agricultural cooperatives and other agricultural-oriented organizations. collaboration and knowledge sharing. It aims to promote sustainable agricultural practices, increase productivity and support community development.

Through the program, groups will have access to a range of technical support and resources to help them achieve their goals.

Project Schedule according to the stages:

  • Application submission – till May 10, 2023
  • Application evaluation and selection of the groups –May 2023
  • Organization of group work and launch of activities – June-July 2023

The application – click here

Contact information:  (+374 94) 48 87 85,  lead-lori-tavush@fao.org and  anna.hovhannisyan@fao.org

Deadline: May 10, 2023