European Union and United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization on Saturday have handed over a key recovery project to South Sudanese authorities.
The Productive Capacity Recovery Programme which was prepared in 2004 and 2005 to provide services has built the infrastructure and personnel necessary for agriculture and livestock industries to take off.EU Delegation Programme Manager, Massimiliano Pedretti said the project has built the base and that the government must take over for its continuity.
Undersecretary in the Ministry of Animal Resources and Fisheries, Dr. Makuei Malual Kaang said the project will ensure that production grows and products reach the markets.
FAO South Sudan Head of Office, Dr. Sue Lautze said South Sudan has enormous potential in agriculture, livestock and fisheries development.
The Officer said FAO is currently working with the government and other stakeholders to develop its Country Programming Framework which will guide all interventions in South Sudan as the country waits to become a full member state of FAO.
South Sudan is due to become a member state of FAO next year.
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