IFAD to implement $20 mln agricultural project in Yemen
The Source: www.sabanews.net - 22/12/2008
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International Fund for Agriculture Development (IFAD) will commence on
February the implementation of a large agricultural project for coffee,
dates and vegetables at an estimated cost of $15 – 20 million.
During
his meeting on Sunday with Deputy Agriculture and Irrigation Minister
Abdul Malik al-Thawr, the IFAD officer in Yemen Omer Zefar affirmed the
assistance comes as a result of the successful economic reform policy
the government implements.
He added that the fund has provided
$3.5 million as assistance to enhance infrastructure projects in areas
where agricultural projects being implemented.
Al-Thawr praised IFAD assistance to Yemen in various fields.
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