FAO and Japan Conclude $6.48 Million Project to Restore Farming and Livestock Livelihoods in Flood-Affected Pakistan

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The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the Government of Japan have concluded a $6.48 million emergency project to restore farming and livestock livelihoods in parts of Sindh and Balochistan affected by the 2022 floods. The project, which aimed to support more than 520,000 people, provided agricultural inputs, livestock aid, and resilience-building programmes to help communities resume food production in areas where rural infrastructure had been severely damaged. The project concluded with a closing ceremony at FAO's Islamabad office, attended by Japan's Ambassador Akamatsu Shuichi and officials from partner institutions.

Key Takeaways:

  • The FAO and Japan's $6.48 million emergency project supported more than 520,000 people in Sindh and Balochistan through agricultural inputs, livestock aid, and resilience-building programmes.
  • Over 14,000 households received seeds, fertilizers, and training to cultivate wheat, rice, maize, and vegetables.
  • Around 1,500 hectares of farmland were rehabilitated through the project.
  • In the livestock sector, more than 35,000 households benefited from feed distribution, poultry kits, and veterinary services.
  • A vaccination campaign covered over 629,000 animals, with a focus on female-headed households.
  • The project introduced climate-resilient farming techniques and improved local capacity for food security planning.
  • The initiative was carried out in partnership with the Ministry of National Food Security and Research, provincial disaster management authorities, and local NGOs.

Statistics:

  • $6.48 million: The total value of the FAO and Japan's emergency project.
  • 520,000: The number of people supported by the project.
  • 14,000: The number of households that received agricultural training and support.
  • 1,500: The number of hectares of farmland rehabilitated under the project.
  • 35,000: The number of households that benefited from livestock support.
  • 629,000: The number of animals vaccinated under the project.
  • 10% of beneficiaries were female-headed households.

Sources:

  • FAO (no date)
  • Press Release: FAO and Japan Conclude $6.48 Million Project to Restore Farming and Livestock Livelihoods in Flood-Affected Pakistan.
  • Government of Japan (no date)