Planning announces the launch of a project to strengthen agri-food value chains in partnership with the European Union and the International Trade Center

Thursday 16 December 2021 16:37
 
Baghdad / NINA / - The Ministry of Planning announced the launch of a project (Strengthening Agricultural Food Value Chains and Improving Trade Policies) in partnership with the European Union and the International Trade Center.

The Director General of the International Cooperation Department in the Ministry of Planning, Saher Abdul-Kazim Mahdi, said: "The project is funded by the European Union, and it is being implemented by the International Trade Center (ITC)."

He pointed out, according to a statement by the Ministry of Planning, that: "The goal of the project is to improve the value chains for the products of some agricultural crops and poultry by developing national strategies for products that have high potential, in addition to building productive and commercial alliances for agricultural value chains in order to enhance the competitiveness of small enterprises. and medium, as well as its contribution to preparing for Iraq's accession to the World Trade Organization and achieving a suitable environment for the growth of youth-owned commercial and agricultural businesses and upgrading the skills of entrepreneurs while strengthening the framework of trade policies.

Mahdi pointed out: "The project will focus on three main governorates, namely Baghdad, Nineveh and Basra, and seeks to meet the challenges and obstacles facing the business environment, and contribute to achieving economic recovery, in partnership with donors, relevant Iraqi ministries and project management."/ End 2

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