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Support to Tonga Horticulture Competitiveness - TCP/TON/3701

Year of publication 2023

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 9

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Project

Synopsis (short abstract) Tonga, a Polynesian sovereign state, relies heavily on agriculture. Yet, this sector has become vulnerable to economic shocks, climate change and natural disasters. The country's economy is characterized by its small economic base, isolation from global markets and dependence on remittances, which has also been experiencing negative growth due to various factors, including cyclones, political instability and the collapse of major export industries. Tonga heavily relies on imported agricultural products, thus the project was developed to address this agricultural and economic challenge to ultimately boost its export potential by improving agricultural production, enhancing biosecurity and food safety practices of value-added products following the Hazard Analysis and Critical Point (HACCP) standards and strengthening capacities of stakeholders along the agricultural supply chain. The project was designed following extensive consultations and requests from the Government, ensuring that it accurately addressed the identified needs and priorities of Tonga. By aligning with the Government's input, the project aimed to effectively target the specific challenges and requirements related to HACCP, food safety and biosecurity in the country.

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