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Project ID: | 00067260 | Description: | MDGF-2060-DOM Private Sector |
Fund: | Start Date *: | 31 Mar 2009 | |
Theme: | MDGF Private Sector Devt |
End Date*: | 13 May 2013 |
Country: | Dominican Republic | Project Status: | Financially Closed |
Participating Organization: | Multiple |
About
Overview:The Joint Programme proposed strengthening the banana production chain through improved competitiveness by introducing new production technology, incorporating R&D, ICT, marketing for both domestic and export market, and management. In addition, this initiative increased the provision of social services, through public-private involvement, including: strengthened health care and education, particularly aimed at improving the lives of all those reached by the programme. All the interventions were framed in a growth strategy of inclusive markets which aimed to promote strategic alliances between large, medium and small enterprises. It also promoted decent work and sustainable livelihoods for the poor. The JP supported 7 associations to strengthen their management capacity and their ability to relate to other actors in the supply chain through public and private partnerships, which in turn allowed the incorporation of new productive technologies. These associations were equipped with tools to enhance the competitiveness of producers. Pilot farms were promoted after the mid-term review, and these doubled productivity as a result of new irrigation technologies. The JP recommendations for the rational use of energy sources for irrigation and facilitated access to sources of funding at the local and international level, with many now benefitting from funding from government or private banks. Currently 57% of participants in the program have access to sources of funding, exceeding the target of 20%. Best practices in banana cultivation were identified and transferred to producers and production companies to increase their productivity, including for example the use of hand guards, which increased productivity by 30%, or the analysis of alternate use of the bananas, such as banana flour, jam, chips and jams. A Strategic Plan for the Promotion of Decent Work was designed and implemented. With the help of the programme, the National Institute of Child Welfare of the Ministry of Education officially incorporated ripe banana in school breakfasts and trained small farmers so they can be suppliers. This indirectly benefitted 34,198 students with increased nutritional value. Health conditions were improved, contributing to decreased incidence of diseases like malaria, dengue, leptospirosis. Banana production is one of the few with women producers. The JP conducted extensive training on gender-based violence, access to credit and empowerment. The experiences of the JP were used as a basis in the formulation of a new project formulated by the European Union for the banana sector. Various partners of the JP, both UN agencies and others, will participate of this new JP.
Outcome 1:Increased competitiveness by incorporating new production technology and growing inclusive markets.
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Outcome 2:Improve competitiveness by incorporating R&D, ICT, marketing strategies for the international and local market, capacity building in business, management, job training and risk management.
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Outcome 3:Public private participation in the provision of economic and social services linked to producers and workers in the banana industry.
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Outcome 4:Knowledge management.
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More details can be found in the documents below. Recent Documents
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