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TunisiaEU provides €2.6 million to farmers in Gaza
The European Union provided €2.6 million to farmers in Gaza Strip in support of the Palestinian Authority’s programme “Private Sector Reconstruction Gaza -Agriculture”.
The EU contribution of €2.6 million targets 113 additional farmers and agro-businesses to relaunch, repair or replace damaged businesses affected by the conflict. It covers wide range of activities including the acquisition of agricultural supplies, rehabilitation of land and water wells and other small infrastructure works, while incorporating smart and adaptive agriculture techniques.
The overall financial envelope of the programme amounts to €10.5 million. Up to date, the programme targeted 375 Palestinian famers and agro-businesses. The programme was designed and is implemented by the Palestinian Ministry of Agriculture and the Palestinian Agriculture Disaster Risk Reduction and Insurance Fund. The payments are made by the Palestinian Authority’s Ministry of Finance through a network of local banks.
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