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Promote agricultural cooperatives for increased market competitiveness

Promote agricultural cooperatives for increased market competitiveness

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Introduction This project strengthened the enabling environment for agricultural cooperatives in Azerbaijan through policy and legislative support, institutional capacity development, and technical assistance. RITD provided technical backstopping for cooperative development, including the preparation of a policy and legislative framework paper, capacity-building for policymakers and cooperatives, and the formulation of strategic recommendations to foster a more enabling and cooperative ecosystem.
Country Azerbaijan
Start date 10/05/2023
End date 30/11/2025
Status Completed
Budget USD190 000
Project Code TCP/AZE/3903
Objective / Goal The project aimed to strengthen the policy, legislative and institutional framework for agricultural cooperatives in Azerbaijan. Through technical assistance, capacity development and strategic recommendations, it sought to enhance cooperative governance, improve market competitiveness and support the sustainable development of the cooperative sector. 
Partners Ministry of Agriculture (MoA)
Beneficiaries Policymakers, government officials, representatives of agricultural cooperatives, private-sector actors, commercial banks and civil society organizations.