| Approval Date | 04 Nov 2015 |
| Signature Date | 14 Nov 2015 |
| Planned Completion Date | 31 Dec 2016 |
| Last Disbursement Planned Date | 31 Dec 2017 |
| Sovereign / Non-Sovereign | Sovereign |
| Sector | Multi-Sector |
| DAC Sector Code | 15124 |
| Environmental Category | 3 |
| Commitment | U.A 20,000,000 |
| Status | Completion |
The Financial Reforms and Food Security Support Program (PAREFSA I) has been designed as a series of programs financed through two consecutive General Budget Support (GBS) operations covering the 2015 and 2016 fiscal years, with a total indicative financing envelope of UA 30 million for the two phases. The programme responds to the major challenges and constraints Niger continues to face in curbing the vulnerability of its economy to external shocks with a view to sustainable and balanced socio-economic development. PAREFSA I is a logical continuation of the previous budget support programme (Programme d'appui à la croissance inclusive et au renforcement de la sécurité alimentaire - PACIRSA 2012-2014), which produced appreciable results. In addition to public finance reforms to increase the mobilisation of internal resources and the efficiency of public spending, PAREFSA I supports reforms in the agropastoral sector with a particular focus on livestock and pastoral hydraulics. Finally, the provision of budgetary support from PAREFSA I resources will also support Niger in its efforts to continue the implementation of the PDES while facing the obligation to strengthen its internal security.
The main objective of the programme is to contribute to creating the conditions for inclusive economic growth in a context of enhanced food security.
The programme will benefit the entire Nigerien population. More than 70% of the active population is engaged in agriculture, livestock, forestry and/or fishing. Thus the direct beneficiaries of the programme are: i) livestock breeders and agro-pastoralists for reforms in the areas of livestock breeding and pastoral hydraulics; ii) farmers in irrigated systems for reforms related to the operationalisation of SPIN and iii) rural women and youth for reforms related to the integration of gender in rural sector policies and strategies. Reforms related to the environment and sustainable development will benefit the entire Nigerien population in terms of improving the living environment and safeguarding natural resources.
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Funding
African Development Fund
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Implementing
General Directorate of Economy inthe Ministry of Economy and Finance
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| IATI identifier | 46002-P-NE-KA0-010 |
| Last Update | 29 Jan 2023 |
| Name | SOW Koudeidiatou |
| i.sow@afdb.org |
| Country | Niger |
| Coordinates | Location Name |
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| 14.516 1.443 | Tillaberi Department |
| 18 9 | Niger |