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Brochure, flyer, fact-sheetSupport agricultural livelihoods of rural and peri-urban returnees and communities in Nineveh Governorate, Iraq
Target vulnerable and enterprising smallholder farmers from returnees and resident populations with livestock production activities
2021Also available in:
This fact sheet provides a detailed description on the intended support to the livestock sector under FAO Iraq EU funded project "Support to agricultural livelihoods of rural and peri-urban returnees and communities in Ninewah Governorate, Iraq". Livestock is a major contributor to income in Iraq, and Ninewa governorate is a major reservoir of livestock in Iraq, mainly of sheep production. Beneficiaries of this intervention will benefit from the provision of veterinary services, processing and marketing, development of fodder crops and other feeding technologies, and training to strengthen their capacity in improved livestock management and hygiene. Extension agents from Ministry of Agriculture, private veterinarians and staff from NGOs and other organizations working with other livestock projects will also benefit from the training sessions and extension manuals and leaflets produced by the project. -
Brochure, flyer, fact-sheetEvaluation of the project: Support to agricultural livelihoods of rural and peri-urban returnees and communities in Nineveh Governorate
Evaluation highlights
2024Also available in:
No results found.The project responded to the Islamic State of Iraq and Levant (ISIL) conflict (2014–2017) in the Nineveh Governorate of Iraq to restore sustainable agriculture and food security for the rural and peri-urban population. It adopted a value chain approach with capacity building for the Directorate of Agriculture’s extension workers. This involved crop and livestock activities that addressed vegetable production, dairy and agrifood processing, and small ruminant fattening systems. Crop producers, livestock keepers, small-scale family farms and value chain actors were the primary beneficiaries. Governmental and agricultural service providers, decision-makers and community-based facilitators from Farmer Field Schools were key participants. -
BookletEvaluation of the project “Support to agricultural livelihoods of rural and peri-urban communities in Nineveh Governorate, Iraq”
Project code: OSRO/IRQ/902/EC
2024Also available in:
No results found.The project “Support to agricultural livelihoods of rural and peri-urban returnees and communities in Nineveh Governorate, Iraq” was implemented from June 2019 to June 2023. The project was developed in response to the destruction of human, financial, physical and natural capital caused by the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) conflict (2014-2017) in the Governorate of Nineveh.The evaluation found that the project is strongly aligned with national priorities, FAO's strategic objectives and the needs of Iraqi in peri-urban and rural communities. The project demonstrated elements of the humanitarian–development–peace (HDP) nexus, reinforcing national systems and likely enhancing social cohesion within communities. The project successfully introduced sustainable agricultural practices, including alternative fodder crops and livestock interventions as part of the dairy value chain, contributing to economic benefits for smallholder farmers and empowerment of women in rural communities. However, external and internal challenges persisted. In addition, the project successfully trained the Directorate of Agriculture, through its extension workers, and farmers in Nineveh Governorate, transferring knowledge. Moreover, efforts were made towards sustainability through strengthening partnerships, enhancing knowledge of stakeholders, developing a sense of ownership of the project, replicating a similar project in Iraq and contributing towards a more conducive environment. Despite these efforts, limited access to financial resources and environmental factors pose challenges to sustainability.Recommendations include continued emphasis on value chain development, enhanced monitoring efforts, and further implementation of the HDP approach to ensure sustained project impact and resilience in a fragile context.
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