October, 2024
Location: Ar-Raqqa
Beneficiaries: 1100
EPA aims to enhance irrigation infrastructure by rehabilitating systems managed by three FAs in Mansoura. Additionally, the EPA plans to replace the open canals irrigation systems with a closed water carrier, introduce renewable solar systems as the primary electricity source for pumping systems, maintaining diesel engines as a standby in emergencies. The EPA will also provide an integrated package of training and extension services to revitalise FAs' capacity and develop farmers' skills in smart agriculture and smart irrigation techniques. This will include the establishment of demonstration plots supported by modern irrigation systems to be used as Farmers Field Schools (FFs) to convey the best farming and irrigation practices. In addition, training of the FAs would cover areas of good governance, leadership, financial management, inclusive member engagement and participation strategies (i.e. for women and youth) as well as sustainability and social responsibility.
Project Keys
- Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, in particular:
- Goal 1 - End poverty in all its forms everywhere
- Goal 2 - End hunger and achieve food security
- Goal 8 - Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth
- Goal 5 - Empower women
- Rehabilitate agricultural infrastructure and sustainable agriculture practices
- Empower local community-based actors through capacity building and active participation to ensure sustainable solutions led by local leadership
- Establish farmer field schools to transfer best practices in agriculture and irrigation
- Use renewable energy to save operating costs
- Strengthen local governance