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Project-type interventionsKenya
Location
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€ 2,000,000
Committed
Committed
€ 500,000
Used
Used
Description
The initiative main objective is to help strengthening the capacities of rural communities residing in Makueni County to increase the productivity and marketability of agricultural products. The initiative will promote the introduction of conservation practices and climate smart technologies to increase the productivity of traditional agricultural systems and counter the negative impact of climate change. The initiative aims to improve the marketing of agricultural products to increase farmers incomes by identifying new markets and enhancing the quality of products. The project will also contribute to the initiative undertaken by Eni and the Government of Kenya to promote the decarbonization process and combat climate change through a new industrial model that integrates the circular economy along the entire supply chain for the production of biofuels based on the development of sustainable oil crops with a particular emphasis on the cultivation of castor bean (Ricinus communis).The project will support field trials of different castor varieties to facilitate the mass production of the most promising genetic lines and start their official registration as required by Kenyan regulations.
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| Year | Committed | Used |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | € 2,000,000 | € 500,000 |
Agency
| Type | Name | Channel code |
|---|---|---|
| Government | AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development | 11000 |
Channel reported
| Type | Name | Channel code |
|---|---|---|
| Multilateral | CIHEAM - CENTRO INTERNAZIONALE DI ALTI STUDI AGRONOMICI MEDITERRANEI | 47019 |
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