Food and Agriculture Organisation

Success of resilience-building agriculture projects reviewed

Success of resilience-building agriculture projects reviewed

Niël Terblanché While Namibia is still in the grip of a severe drought, the success rate of small-scale farming projects to build resilience and improve food security for vulnerable communities is under evaluation. The implementation of these projects were done in collaboration with donors which demonstrates the vital role of international partnerships in achieving sustainable agricultural development in rural areas. According to a statement released by the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO), these projects, funded by the Government of Japan, aim to strengthen the livelihoods of vulnerable communities affected by climate change, particularly drought. In this…
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