• The project will target 14,000 beneficiaries, which include small-scale farmers and seasonal workers, targeting at least 20% women and 25% youth in rural communities.
• 185 micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSME) and 25 support institutions will be supported.
• The project will work in Upper Egypt, with a focus on Beni Suef, Minya, Assuit, and Sohag.

Risultati principali attesi:  

Output 1: The capacities of smallholder farmers to identify and adapt to climate change in the supported value chains are strengthened considering climate-adapted and economically viable approaches

Output 2: The capacities of entrepreneurs of micro, small and medium enterprises (start-ups and established MSME) to manage and grow their businesses along selected value chains are strengthened considering economic, social and environmental aspects.

Output 3: Business relationships between smallholders and companies within selected value chains are strengthened.

Output 4: The provision of public and private services for innovation in smallholder agriculture and related agribusiness has been strengthened.

Risultati fasi precedenti:   During a previous phase (not funded by SDC), the project reached over 10’000 farmers, increasing income, productivity and access to markets in Minya and Beni Sueif Governorates, highlighting challenges on climate change adaptation and the need for a holistic approach to address it. The opening phase scientifically assessed climate change vulnerability, gender and nutrition aspects of agriculture value chains, and selected 6 main crops and target governorates in coordination with the ministry of agriculture and established needs and baselines for current productivity and income of target beneficiaries.

• With Government Initiatives “Haya Karima” in Upper Egypt, and “Nexus Water, Food Energy (NWFE)” 
• Cooperation with IFAD projects “Sustainable Transformation for Agricultural Resilience in Upper Egypt and “Climate-Resilient On-Farm Water Management in Nile Valley & Delta and the World Bank funded “Adaptation of Crop Production in the Nile Valley and Delta” will be explored
• Synergies with Swiss projects as for example “Inclusive Green Growth in Egypt” (IGGE) and Livelihoods for Women in Upper Egypt Project” 
• Synergies with development partners FAO, WFP, UNIDO.