Table of Contents

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Preface

I. INTRODUCTION

A. The Economy

B. The Agricultural and Rural Sector

(i) Contribution to the Economy

(ii) Physical

(iii) Structure of Sector

(iv) Institutions

(v) Financing

C. The Strategic Framework

(i) Government Objectives and Strategy

(ii) Major Partners Strategies

(iii) Lessons Learned

(iv) Project Pipeline

II. CONSTRAINTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

A. Weaknesses and Constraints

B. Strengths and Opportunities

III. INVESTMENT PROGRAMME

A. The Strategy

B. The Programme

CAADP Pillar 1: Expansion of area under sustainable land management and reliable water control systems

NMTIP Project 1: Sustainable Land and Water Resources Management

CAADP Pillar 2: Improvement of rural infrastructure and trade–related capacities for improved market access

NMTIP Project 2: Construction of Feeder Roads and Rehabilitation of Minor Trunk Roads

NMTIP Project 3: Construction of a National Fish Harbour Complex

NMTIP Project 4: Efficient Provision of Agricultural Inputs, Rural Finance and Marketing Services by the Private Sector

CAADP Pillar 3: Increasing Food Supply and Reducing Hunger

NMTIP Project 5: Expansion and diversification of crop production to ensure food security

CAADP Pillar 4: Agricultural Research, Technology Dissemination and Adoption

NMTIP Project 6: Efficient provision of agricultural services

CAADP Pillar 5: Other (Livestock, Fisheries, Forestry)

NMTIP Project 7: Livestock Development

NMTIP Project 8: Artisanal Fisheries Development

NMTIP Project 9: Sustainable Forestry, Agroforestry and Wildlife Management

C. Bankable Project Selection Criteria

C. Preliminary Identification of Projects for Development with FAO Assistance

IV. FINANCING GAP

V. MONITORING AND EVALUATION

ANNEXES:

Annex 1: Sector Indicators

Annex 2: Linkages to CAADP

Annex 3: Summary Workshop Report on the National Medium–Term Investment Programme

Annex 4: List of References