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Support to the Preparatory Phase of the Agricultural Census of Eritrea and Initiation of a Permanent Agricultural Statistics System - TCP/ERI/3802

Year of publication 2024

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 6

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Project

Synopsis (short abstract) Agriculture is by far the most important sector of the Eritrean economy, providing livelihoods for about three-quarters of the population and accounting for a significant share of the country's exports. The development of agriculture, including livestock, is crucial for food security and economic development and is a top priority for the Government. Comprehensive, accurate, reliable and timely agricultural data are essential to these efforts. However, Eritrea’s agricultural statistical system remains largely undeveloped. Currently, food crop production statistics are collected through a crop assessment survey conducted by the Ministry of Agriculture (MoA). Data are gathered by interviewing a sample of farmers from each sub-zoba, but the survey method lacks objectivity as it does not include direct measurements of crop area or yield. Additionally, the sampling frame used to select farmers does not adhere strictly to probability sampling principles. This project aimed to support the preparation of Eritrea's first agricultural census, scheduled for 2025. It helped strengthen the national agricultural statistics system by improving logistics, defining the census methodology, and building staff capacity.

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