Pro-Act BD project launched to strengthen resilience in Cox's Bazar

COX'S BAZAR, May 14: The EU-funded FAO Pro-Act Bangladesh project was launched in Cox's Bazar on Wednesday to improve agriculture and food systems and increase resilience.
The four year project aims to improve food security, nutrition and income of farming families through sustainable development of the agricultural sector and nutrition systems.
The project will provide support for improved horticulture and crop production, quality seed supply, fisheries sector development and toxin-free dried fish processing. To make this initiative sustainable, activities such as value chain development, market access and financial awareness raising have also been included.
This four-year long project is being implemented in collaboration with the Department of Agricultural Extension, Forest Department and Fisheries Department.
Director of Planning, Project Implementation and ICT Wing of the Department of Agricultural Extension Md. Abdus Sattar, was present as the chief guest on the occasion.

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