Objectives and outcomes
Objectives of the project:
- Establish a modelling framework based on FAO Agro-Ecological Zoning (AEZ).
- Develop country-wide LRIMS.
- Develop adaptation strategies based on impact scenarios of water availability, crop yield and socio-economics for all major agro-ecological zones.
- Develop innovative, complementary Agriculture Monitoring Systems.
- Enhance the capacity at national and provincial levels for collection, monitoring, analysis and dissemination of agriculture information.
Outcomes:
- Provide information on the productivity of agricultural systems now and under different climate impact scenarios.
- Provide innovative and sustainable agricultural monitoring systems, methods and tools integrating geospatial.
- Provide high level training on impact scenarios, dissemination materials, training materials and e-Learning modules to facilitate sharing of best practice and knowledge management.
The project will directly contribute to:
- The Government of Afghanistan’s (GOA) Poverty Reduction Strategy.
- The MAIL’s ongoing priorities in monitoring of agricultural productivity and enhancement of food security, increase peace and stability in Afghanistan, support the progress of the techniques, policy and investment conditions.
- The National Agricultural Development Framework which emphasizes income diversification, access to productive assets, skills training and access to market opportunities.