The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and an NGO, Ajuda de Desenvolvimento de Povo para Povo (ADPP) have launched agricultural projects to benefit 15,000 people in Mozambique.
The aim of the projects, Development Diaries learnt, is to strengthen the economic recovery of the victims of Cyclone Idai in the centre of the country.
It was gathered that the Post Cyclone Idai Reconstruction Office will be working with the NGO and the UNDP.
Cyclone Idai made landfall near Beira city, Mozambique, on 14 March, 2019. Its heavy rains and strong winds led to flash flooding, which resulted in hundreds of deaths, and massive destruction of property and crops.
Less than six weeks later, the north was affected by Cyclone Kenneth, which killed 45 people.
The NGO said in a statement that half of the farmers who will benefit from the initiatives are women and there are also vulnerable groups, especially people with disabilities and chronic diseases.
‘The project also promotes gender equality, social inclusion, solidarity and green growth’, the statement read.
‘Beneficiaries are expected to receive seeds and tools, technical assistance, installation of solar pumps, irrigation systems and wells, installation of processing units accompanied by technical training’, the statement added.
Source: Macau Business
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