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Chinese Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs donates USD 25,000 for Green Energy for Efficient Agriculture project
| Funder | China Ministry of Agriculture |
|---|---|
| Recipient Organization | Armenian Ministry of Agriculture |
| Country | Armenia |
| Start Date | Jan 01, 2021 |
| End Date | Dec 04, 2033 |
| Duration | 4,720 days |
| Number of Grantees | 1 |
| Roles | Recipient |
| Data Source | AidData Chinese Aid |
| Grant ID | 100966 |
Grant Description
in 2021, the Chinese Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs donated USD 25,000 to fund the World Food Program's Green Energy for Efficient Agriculture project in the Armenian village of Lusakote.
The project involved the construction of a 20kWh solar power station, as well as the provision of drip irrigation systems, USD 650, various types of berry seeds, and skills training to 15 smallholder farmers.
The goal of the project was to promote food security and alleviate poverty by reducing energy costs and promoting more efficient farming practices. As of February 2022, the 20 kWh solar power station had been constructed in Lusakote Village.
Then, on March 22, 2022, a seminar on the usage of solar technology was held online for Armenian government officials and community members, as well as World Food Program staff.
As of May 2022, the solar power station had entered operation, the drip irrigation systems had been installed, and local farmers had received funds, seeds, and training.
Staff Comments
1. The exact commitment, implementation, and completion dates are unknown. For now, AidData estimates the commitment date as January 2021 based on official sources indicating the project was initiated sometime in 2021. AidData estimates the implementation date as February 2022 based on the earliest available source indicating the project had begun. AidData estimates the completion date as May 2022 based on the earliest available source indicating that all components of the project had been carried out.\2. The Green Energy for Efficient Agriculture project is also known as the Green Energy to Promote High-yield Agriculture project.
Sources & References
- Ambassador to Armenia Fan Yong inspects UN WFP cooperation projects in Asia
- Armenia: How solar panels and WFP training are empowering smallholder farmers
- China's Activities in the South Caucasus Issue 53, 13.06.2022 – 19.06.2022
- The Green Energy for Productive Farming Project: Powering Sustainable Agriculture in Armenia
- 南南合作｜世界粮食计划署机遇基金国别试点项目系列研讨会, ՄԱԿ-ի պարենի համաշխարհային ծրագիրն ու Չինաստանը օգնում են ՀՀ ավելի քան 50 համայնքի, ՄԱԿ-ի Պարենի համաշխարհային ծրագրով Շիրակի մարզի Լուսակերտ գյուղում արևային կայան է կառուցվել
- Findings from WFP's Global SSTC Initiative with MARA 2021, 2021 – 2022 Overview of WFP’s Initiatives on South-South and Triangular Cooperation, Արթիկ համայնքի 3 գյուղերում իրականացվում է «Կանաչ էներգիան`ի նպաստ արդյունավետ գյուղատնտեսության» ծրագիրը Loan applications and disbursements are still being received and processed as the projects continue to evolve. Ongoing monitoring and evaluation are in place to ensure project continuity.
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