- The United Nations has released figures detailing the scale of the civil war damage in Syria, emphasizing the urgent need for international pledges to fund reconstruction efforts.
- The World Bank assessed that Syria requires $216 billion for post-downfall reconstruction efforts.
World Bank Funds Agricultural Recovery Project in Syria
What happened
Technical teams from the Ministry of Agriculture and the World Bank met in Damascus to finalize preparations for the STAR project. This initiative is funded by the World Bank and aims to support Syria’s agricultural recovery and food security. The strategic plan focuses on integrated growth projects, private sector investment, contract farming, and modernizing farming techniques.
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Why it matters
The project targets crop development, value chain enhancements, and livestock support to improve rural livelihoods and farm productivity. The objectives align with national priorities to strengthen food security and agricultural resilience in Syria.
The international community has noted the urgent need for pledges to fund reconstruction efforts in Syria, which requires an estimated $216 billion for post-downfall recovery.
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Who's involved
- SyriaThe country whose agricultural sector is the focus of the recovery project.
- World BankThe international financial institution providing grant funding for the recovery project.
- Ministry of AgricultureThe government agency tasked with implementing the agricultural recovery plan in Syria.
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The entities involved
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Syria
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World Bank
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Ministry of Agriculture
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Related events
- The Ministry of Economy and Industry is driving economic recovery efforts in Syria.
- The Finance Ministry operates within the governmental structure of Syria, and markets in Damascus are located within the country of Syria.
- The Syrian Interior Ministry absorbed local security forces in Damascus.
- A delegation from Syria, represented by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, traveled to Jeddah to discuss development and recovery support for the country.
- The Syrian Interior Ministry is operating within the country's borders.