PROAGRI Common Fund - Phase I

This program represents CIDA’s continued support to the Ministry of Agriculture for the implementation of Mozambique’s national program for agricultural development (known as PROAGRI). The objective of PROAGRI is to contribute to poverty reduction and improved food security by: supporting farmers in accessing seeds fertilizers tools and markets to sell their products; stimulating the development of agro-industries for domestic and export markets; and promoting sustainable natural resources management and conservation. CIDA’s support contributes to: connecting women and men to technology and information; improving farmers’ access to market information and to agricultural markets; constructing and rehabilitating irrigation systems; capacity building within provincial and district agriculture departments to manage their human and financial resources effectively; and helping the provincial and district agriculture departments address gender inequality and HIV/AIDS. As with all budget support projects CIDA is working in close collaboration with other donors and the Government of Mozambique to strengthen the effectiveness of its aid through: focusing on effective transparent and accountable country systems; increasing coordination and harmonization among donors; and reinforcing mutual accountability. Sector-wide budgetary support also fosters greater policy dialogue between CIDA government and partners which helps to reinforce efforts for effective focused aid and long-term development results. Continuous monitoring and evaluation of this initiative is undertaken in coordination with other donors and the Government of Mozambique.