An Overview of IFAD strategies in the coastal areas of Bangladesh
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Presented by Nicolas Syed, IFAD Country Programme Officer Bangladesh Revitalizing the Ganges Coastal Zone Conference 21-23 October 2014, Dhaka, Bangladesh http://waterandfood.org/ganges-conference/
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An Overview of IFAD strategies in the coastal areas of Bangladesh
- 1. An Overview of IFAD strategies in the coastal areas of Bangladesh Nicolas Syed Country Programme Officer Bangladesh
- 2. Our Country Strategy IFAD’s Country Strategic Opportunities Programme (COSOP) for Bangladesh has three main objectives: • Adapt livelihoods to climate change • Improve value chains and greater market access. • Social empowerment of marginalized groups, including poor rural women.
- 3. Strategy in Coastal Areas 1. Provide protection from salt water intrusion and weather events 2. Strengthen Agriculture 3. Build communications and market infrastructure 4. Access to Common Property Resources
- 4. Lessons learnt / Way forward 1. Focus on community management for efficient use and maintenance of resources and infrastructure 2. Small-scale communication infrastructure also enhances agricultural production 3. LCS involvement has multiple benefits for beneficiaries and communities 4. Access to financial services and adequate extension services increases impact and sustainability of a new technology
- 5. THANK YOU !