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Smallholder Agriculture Transformation and Agribusiness Revitalization Project (STAR-P) - P160945

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Details

Project End Date:2025-09-30
Location:Liberia
Liberia
Category:Goods, Works, Consulting services
Status:Completion and evaluation
Sectors:Organizational development, Private Sector & Trade, Agriculture & Rural Development
Languages:English
Contracting authority: Ministry of Agriculture Liberia
Funding Agency:
Contracting authority type:Government / Public Sector
Eligibility:Unknown
Budget: USD 25,000,000
Date posted: Nov 3, 2016

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Associated tenders 1

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Description

Updated on February 19th, 2019:

(R) Smallholder Agriculture Transformation and Agribusiness Revitalization Project (STAR-P)

The development objective is to increase agricultural productivity and commercialization of smallholder farmers for selected value chains in selected counties of Liberia. Approval completed on 15 January 2019. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P160945. US$ 25.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Agriculture.

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Updated on January 29th, 2019

Smallholder Agriculture Transformation and Agribusiness Revitalization Project (STAR-P)

The development objective is to increase agricultural productivity and commercialization of smallholder farmers for selected value chains in selected counties of Liberia. Negotiations authorized on 15 November 2018. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P160945. US$ 25.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Agriculture.

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Updated on August 21st, 2017:

(R) Smallholder agriculture Transformation and Agribusiness Revitalization Project (STAR -P)

The proposed development objective is to increase agricultural productivity and promote commercialization of smallholder farmers through productive linkage between the farmers and the private agribusiness firms in selected value chains. The project will aim at small holder commercialization and facilitating private sector investment in agribusiness by fostering productive business linkages between smallholder farmers and selected agribusiness firms with capacity strengthened by private business service providers. Agribusiness firms and SME groups will be selected on the basis of their innovative plans and experience working with organized farmers’ groups or cooperatives. The project will aim at supporting a few commodity value- chains with significant potential for enhancing competitiveness and creating jobs. Concept completed on 29 June 2017. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P160945. US$ 30.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Agriculture.

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(N) Smallholder Transformation and Agribusiness Rejuvenation Project (STAR-P)

The proposed development objective is to enhance agricultural productivity and facilitate inclusive private sector investment in agribusiness in selected areas of Liberia. The project will aim at promoting smallholder commercialization and facilitating private sector investment in agribusiness by fostering productive business linkages between smallholder farmers and selected agribusiness firms and groups organized as micro, small and medium enterprises with capacity strengthened by private business service providers. Agribusiness firms and MSME groups will be selected on the basis of their innovative plans and experience working with organized farmers’ groups or cooperatives. The project will aim at supporting a few commodity value-chains with significant potential for enhancing competitiveness and creating jobs. Identification completed on 26 September 2016. US$ 50.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services to be determined. Implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

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Organizational development

Focuses on strengthening institutional capacity, improving performance, and supporting organizational change and sustainability.


Key areas:
  • Institutional and organizational assessments
  • Strategic planning and restructuring
  • Performance improvement and governance reforms
  • Human resources and operational processes

Private Sector & Trade

Entails initiatives that promote entrepreneurship, strengthen competitive markets, and expand domestic and international trade opportunities.


Key areas:
  • Private sector development and SME/MSME support
  • Entrepreneurship, start-ups, and business growth initiatives
  • Trade facilitation, import/export, and market access
  • Commerce, retail/wholesale, and free trade mechanisms

Locations

Liberia

Liberia continues to work on infrastructure gaps across transport, utilities and trade logistics, prioritising projects that support regional connectivity and private sector engagement. Development initiatives such as regional integration programmes aim to enhance market access and economic participation, while improved regulatory frameworks and investment climate reform are necessary to translate financing into tangible improvements across roads, ports and basic services.

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