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F.a: Strengthening FarmersŽ Livelihood
The causes of poverty in Nepal, one of the poorest countries in the world, are complex and multidimensional. One of the key factors are the problems faced in the agriculture sector. The agriculture sector employs 65% of the population and contributes 24% of the national GDP. However, productivity of in the sector is low and smallholder families are rarely able to earn sufficient living. The Sudurpaschim Province is one of the least developed provinces in Nepal, characterized by marginality, inaccessibility, fragility, and a high rate of poverty. There is also a high rate of male migration, especially youths, in search of overseas employment, leading to increased feminization of agriculture. Despite the potential for agriculture, the province suffers from net food deficit. More than a third of its population (33.6%) is considered multidimensionally poor (compared to nationwide 28,6%). Child mortality and malnutrition rate are high, as are anaemia and stunting. Less than half of the children and women have a sufficiently diversified diet. The project aims at realization of the right to food and livelihood for approximately 21 000 persons of the target communities, as well as their improved climate change adaptation and disaster risk management. Project will organize and capacitate beneficiaries, provide them skills, resources and collaborate with approximately 1 400 local government staff and other key stakeholders to achieve this.
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About this project
The causes of poverty in Nepal, one of the poorest countries in the world, are complex and multidimensional. One of the key factors are the problems faced in the agriculture sector. The agriculture sector employs 65% of the population and contributes 24% of the national GDP. However, productivity of in the sector is low and smallholder families are rarely able to earn sufficient living. The Sudurpaschim Province is one of the least developed provinces in Nepal, characterized by marginality, inaccessibility, fragility, and a high rate of poverty. There is also a high rate of male migration, especially youths, in search of overseas employment, leading to increased feminization of agriculture. Despite the potential for agriculture, the province suffers from net food deficit. More than a third of its population (33.6%) is considered multidimensionally poor (compared to nationwide 28,6%). Child mortality and malnutrition rate are high, as are anaemia and stunting. Less than half of the children and women have a sufficiently diversified diet. The project aims at realization of the right to food and livelihood for approximately 21 000 persons of the target communities, as well as their improved climate change adaptation and disaster risk management. Project will organize and capacitate beneficiaries, provide them skills, resources and collaborate with approximately 1 400 local government staff and other key stakeholders to achieve this.
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