This FAO project report details the Stakeholder Engagement Plan (SEP) for the Emergency Food Security Project (EFSP) in Afghanistan. The SEP outlines strategies for engaging stakeholders at various levels to ensure transparency, community participation, and sustainable food security interventions.
• Project Scope and Goals:
• Supporting 1.4 million smallholder farmers with wheat production, irrigation expansion, and crop diversification.
• Providing technical assistance for private seed enterprises.
• Enhancing market access through agro-processing and value chain improvements.
• Stakeholder Engagement Strategies:
• Community consultation mechanisms to integrate local farmer needs.
• Inclusion of women and vulnerable groups in project planning.
• Grievance redress mechanisms to ensure accountability and transparency.
The report highlights Afghanistan’s ongoing food insecurity crisis, emphasizing the importance of collaborative efforts for sustainable agricultural development.
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