Evaluation of the project “The Horticulture Advancement Activity” in Pakistan

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Evaluation of the project “The Horticulture Advancement Activity” in Pakistan

Project code: GCP/PAK/144/USA

Year of publication 2024

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 68 p.

Author FAO

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Book (series)

Series title Project Evaluation Series

Series number No. 05/2024

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Synopsis (short abstract) The Horticulture Advancement Activity (THAzA) project is a 4.5-year project in Pakistan with an overall goal of “improved and increased access to on-farm and off-farm livelihood opportunities, leading to sustainable economic growth”. THAzA focused efforts in ten districts of Balochistan and four districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to enhance competitiveness of priority horticultural value chains, creating increased jobs and income opportunities. The project implemented 1 597 grants (1 545 production level and 52 high-value grants). Through strengthening commercial horticulture value chains and creating increased jobs and income opportunities, THAzA has contributed to the overall agribusiness development of the target districts. The project design was highly ambitious given the extremely challenging operational environment and FAO Pakistan’s first attempt at implementation through matching grants. There were multiple delays through start-up challenges, complex procurement processes, and the COVID-19 pandemic. The inclusion of women grantees is noteworthy, with elevated social status at both household and community levels and increased ability to contribute to household income through small agribusiness enterprises.

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FAO. 2024. Evaluation of the project “The Horticulture Advancement Activity” in Pakistan. Project Evaluation Series, 05/2024. Rome.

https://doi.org/10.4060/cc9485en

Language English

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