Lower Usuthu smallholder irrigation project (LUSIP)-Phase II preliminary studies

May 2009 - The Government of Swaziland received a € 910,000 grant to carry out the preparatory work necessary for the implementation of the Lower Usuthu Smallholder Irrigation Project (LUSIP)-Phase II. This entails the preparation of the feasibility studies, detailed designs and tender documents required for the implementation of the LUSIP II infrastructure investments, as well as the mobilisation of funds required for the implementation of LUSIP II infrastructure investments. The improvement of agricultural productivity is part of the country’s strategy to increase food and economic security to fight extreme poverty.

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