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Farmer Empowerment through Agricultural Technology and Information Project (FEATI) in Indonesia

Strategic Insights

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The Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Indonesia, in collaboration with the Government of Japan, has launched the Farmer Empowerment through Agricultural Technology and Information Project (FEATI) to increase agricultural productivity and farmers' income. The project aims to empower farmers, particularly smallholders, to drive the agricultural services agenda and promote transparency and accountability. The project will be financed by a Policy and Human Resources Development Grant from the Government of Japan in the amount of US$791,600 equivalent.

Key Takeaways:

  • The FEATI project aims to increase agricultural productivity and farmers' income by empowering farmers, particularly smallholders.
  • The project will finance national and international consulting services for various aspects, including environmental and social impact assessment, institutional arrangements, and project design.
  • The consulting services will be selected in accordance with the World Bank's Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants by World Bank Borrowers.
  • The project will be implemented in collaboration with the Government of Japan and the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Indonesia.
  • The project will focus on promoting transparency and accountability in the agricultural services sector.
  • The FEATI project is part of the World Bank's efforts to support agricultural development and poverty reduction in Indonesia.

Statistics:

  • The project will be financed by a Policy and Human Resources Development Grant from the Government of Japan in the amount of US$791,600 equivalent.
  • The World Bank's Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants by World Bank Borrowers will be used to select consulting services for the project.

Sources:

  • "GENERAL PROCUREMENT NOTICE (FOR VARIOUS CONSULTING SERVICES)" - World Bank, April 2004
  • "Selection and Employment of Consultants by World Bank Borrowers" - World Bank, January 1997, revised September 1997, January 1999, and May 2002
  • "Notice Number: WB1013-631/04" - UN Development Business, Issue No. 631, 31 May 2004

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