Market development projects

The Division has the capacity to assist with the planning and design of new markets, whether in rural or urban areas. As outlined in our publications on the topic, the first approach of a project is usually to carry out detailed surveys in order to identify the type of market required and the likely throughput. Such surveys should be fully participatory, with close involvement from the intended users. Following outline agreement on the market and what it should contain in terms of facilities, as well as identification of a suitable site, the next stage is to develop an outline design, working closely with government or municipal architects. Once agreement has been reached a final design is prepared. In recent years projects like this have been carried out in, for example,  Albania, Bhutan, Palau, Trinidad and Tobago and Vanuatu. Broader studies, to develop a master plan for an entire urban area can be conducted. FAO has done this in Kathmandu, Nepal and is planning a similar exercise in Maputo, Mozambique. Also in Kathmandu, support was provided to training the management of a new wholesale market.

For information about project support for FAO, Please contact your local FAO representative or write to
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