| Approval Date | 01 Feb 2016 |
| Signature Date | 25 May 2016 |
| Planned Completion Date | 30 Jun 2024 |
| Last Disbursement Planned Date | 30 Jun 2024 |
| Sovereign / Non-Sovereign | Sovereign |
| Sector | Agriculture and Rural Development |
| DAC Sector Code | 31140 |
| Environmental Category | 3 |
| Commitment | U.A 400,000 |
| Status | Implementation |
The present project supports the overall National Drainage Program (NDPIII) through conducting technical studies to strengthen the capacity for operation and maintenance, of the Egyptian Public Authority for Drainage Projects (EPAD). The project interventions are organized around four main points, namely: i) technical studies to improve drainage water quality; (ii) implementation of the Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF) recommendations; (iii) training for EPADP Staff and Water User Associations (WUAs) on various topics incluing gender mainstreaming; and (iv) capacity development for EPADP in terms of procurement and administration.
The principal objective of this project is to increase agricultural productivity and incomes of households in the project area. The specific objectives are to provide complementary technical assistance to the National Development Plan and capacity development for Egyptian Public Authority for Drainage Projects (EPAD) by conducting technical studies, training and capacity building to strengthen EPADP.
The main beneficiaries of the project are the Government of the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Egyptian Public Authority for Drainage Projects (EPAD) and the populations.
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Extending
Government of Egypt
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Funding
Middle Income Countries Fund
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Implementing
Ministry of Water Resources & Irrigation
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| IATI identifier | 46002-P-EG-AAC-025 |
| Last Update | 21 Mar 2023 |
| Name | Mohamed-Yasser Hamdy ELWAN |
| y.elwan@afdb.org |