Reduction of post-harvest losses in horticultural chains in SAARC Countries (FAO)
| Project's full title | Reduction of post-harvest losses in horticultural chains in SAARC Countries |
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| Countries | Bangladesh Nepal Sri Lanka |
| Start date | 15/10/2014 |
| End date | 30/01/2017 |
| Status | Completed |
| Recipient / Target Areas | Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka |
| Project Code | none |
| Objective / Goal | Main objective is to raise awareness on the magnitude, causes and impacts of post-harvest losses in the pilot countries and across SAARC member countries. |
| Beneficiaries | Extension specialists, academics, researchers, Non-governmental Organization [NGO] technical and extension agents, farmers’ organization [FO] leaders, supply chain practitioners/actors (growers, harvesters, sorters, packers, haulers, traders, wholesale market operators/owners, and retailers |
| Activities |
At least 30 trainers (extension specialists, academics, researchers, Non-governmental Organization [NGO] technical and extension agents, farmers’ organization [FO] leaders) in each pilot country trained in generalized principles of horticultural chain management. At least 200 supply chain practitioners/actors (growers, harvesters, sorters, packers, haulers, traders, wholesale market operators/owners, and retailers) in each pilot country trained in principles of good preharvest practices, and in harvest and post-harvest management practices. At least 16 trainers from across the region are identified. |
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