Kano ESMP Final Report For Road Intervention Sites (Gidan-Tukur, Balare, Alkamawa, Sundu/Zarewa, Kwanar-Dawaki)

The Kano State Government through the Federal Government of Nigeria received a credit from the International Development Association (herein referred to as IDA Bank) to implement the Agro-Processing, Productivity Enhancement and Livelihood Improvement Support (APPEALS) Project. The project concept is rightly embodied in the idea of transforming small subsistence farmers' production system (farming 1-5 ha) into a market-oriented agricultural undertaking, and supporting middle size farmers (5-10 ha) through addressing the constraints that hinder their effective participation in the value chains.

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Kano ESMP Final Report For Aggregation/Cottage Processing Centers Intervention

One of the steps that have been taken towards up-scaling of agriculture in Nigeria is the development of projects that add value to agrarian products all over the country. The Kano State Government has taken appreciable steps in this direction by implementing the Agro-Processing, Productivity Enhancement and Livelihood Improvement Support (APPEALS) Project in the State. The idea of the APPEALS Project was conceived by the Federal Government with substantial organizational and financial support of the IDA Bank (International Development Association). The project is aimed at transforming small-scale subsistence farmers with farm size (1-5 ha) into market-tailored agricultural systems and aiding…

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Final Environmental & Social Management Plan (ESMP) For The Construction & Rehabilitation of Aggregation & Cottage Processing Centres

The Cross River State Government has taken significant steps in taking the lead to ensuring food security and expand agriculture in agribusiness through the implementation of the Agro-Processing, Productivity Enhancement and Livelihood Improvement Support (APPEALS) Project in the State.

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