AID cooperative agreement 658-0003-A-00-9040-00 to Cooperative league for the USA for a food crop production and marketing project

Training of extensionists and marketing assistance will also be provided. The project, which will be designed by CLUSA on the basis of a detailed assessment of the agricultural sector, may include the following components: (1) forestry and tree crop production activities, such as coppicing, shade forestry, medicinal plants (e.g., quinine and spices), alley cropping, and rehabilitation of fruit trees (e.g., breadfruit); (2) a small credit facility and assistance in processing; (3) support of private sector marketing of food crops and the development of domestic and export outlets; and (4) in-country and participant training.