Table of Contents

Abbreviations

I. PROJECT BACKGROUND

A. Project Origin

B. General Information

II. PROJECT AREA

III. PROJECT RATIONALE

IV. PROJECT OBJECTIVES

V. PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Component 1: Strengthening Marketing Information System (MIS)

Component 2: Supporting the Development of a Marketing Centre for the Preparation of Fruit and Vegetables for Export

Component 3: Promoting Producers Marketing Groups and Cooperatives

Component 4: Support the Development of Livestock Holding Grounds

Component 5: Capacity Building in the Area of SPS/TBT

Component 6: Improving Market Access for Small Producers through Establishment of Rural Feeder Roads

VI. INDICATIVE COSTS

VII. PROPOSED SOURCES OF FINANCING

VIII. PROJECT BENEFITS

IX. IMPLEMENTATION ARRANGEMENTS

X. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS

XI. ISSUES AND PROPOSED ACTIONS

XII. POSSIBLE RISKS

Appendix 1: Map of Sudan

Appendix 2: Previous, Ongoing and Planned Activities or Project/Programmes with a Marketing Component

Appendix 3: Detailed Costs Estimates

Appendix 4: Constraints and Opportunities