Regional : Resilient and Inclusive Agricultural Development and Food Security in the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation Program Member Countries

Sovereign Project | 57033-001

The proposed regional technical assistance (TA) will strengthen food security in the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) member countries. It will support the commitment of the ADB to achieving resilient and sustainable food security in the region. Specifically, the TA will support the implementation of priority activities identified under the Cooperation Framework for Agricultural Development and Food Security in the CAREC Region, which was endorsed by the CAREC Ministerial Conference on 24 November 2022. Building on the outcomes of key regional cooperation priority activities, the TA will help identify business opportunities for bankable food security related investment projects relevant to the focus areas stated in the cooperation framework.

Project Details

  • Project Officer
    Basher, Md. Abul
    Sectors Group
    Request for information
  • Country/Economy
    Regional
  • Sector
    • Agriculture, natural resources and rural development
Project Name Resilient and Inclusive Agricultural Development and Food Security in the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation Program Member Countries
Project Number 57033-001
Country / Economy Regional
Azerbaijan
Georgia
Kazakhstan
Kyrgyz Republic
Mongolia
Pakistan
China, People's Republic of
Tajikistan
Turkmenistan
Uzbekistan
Project Status Active
Project Type / Modality of Assistance Technical Assistance
Source of Funding / Amount
TA 10258-REG: Resilient and Inclusive Agricultural Development and Food Security in the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation Program Member Countries
Technical Assistance Special Fund US$ 3.00 million
Operational Priorities OP3: Tackling climate change, building climate and disaster resilience, and enhancing environmental sustainability
OP5: Promoting rural development and food security
OP6: Strengthening governance and institutional capacity
OP7: Fostering regional cooperation and integration
Sector / Subsector

Agriculture, natural resources and rural development / Agricultural policy, institutional and capacity development
Gender Some gender elements
Description The proposed regional technical assistance (TA) will strengthen food security in the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) member countries. It will support the commitment of the ADB to achieving resilient and sustainable food security in the region. Specifically, the TA will support the implementation of priority activities identified under the Cooperation Framework for Agricultural Development and Food Security in the CAREC Region, which was endorsed by the CAREC Ministerial Conference on 24 November 2022. Building on the outcomes of key regional cooperation priority activities, the TA will help identify business opportunities for bankable food security related investment projects relevant to the focus areas stated in the cooperation framework. The TA is intended to support CAREC member countries (i) increase knowledge sharing in agriculture modernization and food security, (ii) prioritize the planned and/or proposed activities under the existing CAREC initiatives in terms of their significance for agricultural development and food security in the CAREC region, (iii) design and undertake additional CAREC activities to foster inclusive agriculture modernization and/or enhance food security in the region, (iv) increase synergies among these activities, and (v) amplify their overall positive impacts on agricultural development and food security in the CAREC member countries.
Project Rationale and Linkage to Country/Regional Strategy The CAREC member countries face considerable challenges in ensuring food security. A number of factors, including climate change, disasters triggered by natural hazards, the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, geopolitical tensions, and disruptions in cross-border food supply chains, have adversely impacted food security in the CAREC region. Many of these factors will continue to pose significant risks to food security in the region.
Impact

Inclusive, productive, resilient, and sustainable agriculture and enhanced food security in the CAREC region increased
Project Outcome
Description of Outcome

Regional cooperation among the CAREC member countries in agricultural development and food security increased
Progress Toward Outcome
Implementation Progress
Description of Project Outputs

Effective implementation of regional cooperation priority activities supported

Readiness of climate-resilient agriculture and food security investments improved
Status of Implementation Progress (Outputs, Activities, and Issues)
Geographical Location Azerbaijan - Nation-wide; China - Nation-wide; Georgia - Nation-wide; Kazakhstan - Nation-wide; Kyrgyz Republic - Nation-wide; Mongolia - Nation-wide; Pakistan - Nation-wide; Tajikistan - Nation-wide; Turkmenistan - Nation-wide; Uzbekistan - Nation-wide
Summary of Environmental and Social Aspects
Environmental Aspects
Involuntary Resettlement
Indigenous Peoples
Stakeholder Communication, Participation, and Consultation
During Project Design
During Project Implementation
Responsible ADB Officer Basher, Md. Abul
Responsible ADB Department Sectors Group
Responsible ADB Division Agriculture, Food, Nature, and Rural Development Sector Office (SG-AFNR)
Executing Agencies
Asian Development Bank
Timetable
Concept Clearance 04 Jul 2023
Fact Finding -
MRM -
Approval 21 Dec 2023
Last Review Mission -
Last PDS Update 21 Dec 2023

TA 10258-REG

Milestones
Approval Signing Date Effectivity Date Closing
Original Revised Actual
21 Dec 2023 - 21 Dec 2023 30 Nov 2026 - -
Financing Plan/TA Utilization Cumulative Disbursements
ADB Cofinancing Counterpart Total Date Amount
Gov Beneficiaries Project Sponsor Others
3,000,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 3,000,000.00 12 Jan 2024 0.00

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Tenders

Tender Title Type Status Posting Date Deadline
Consulting Firm: Preparing Agricultural Development and Food Security Strategy Firm - Consulting Active

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