IMPLEMENTING A SUSTAINABLE ONION DRYING SYSTEM IN BARBADOS TO BUILD RESISTANCE AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE IN THE AGRICULTURAL SECTOR
Planning grant for a project that seeks to implement an appropriate drying system for onion farmers by establishing a climate control and solar enhanced facility with a solar powered dryer. The project aims to encourage more women to be involved in onion farming.
Project Snapshot
Grantee:
AWIA - The Barbados Chapter of CANROP Inc
Country:
Barbados
Area Of Work:
Community Based Adaptation
Climate Change Mitigation
Climate Change Mitigation
Grant Amount:
US$ 5,000.00
Co-Financing Cash:
Co-Financing in-Kind:
US$ 5,500.00
Project Number:
BAR/SGP/OP5/Y4/STAR/CC/17/28
Status:
Project Terminated Before Completion
Project Characteristics and Results
Gender Focus
The initiative aims to encourage more women to become involved in onion farming.
Capacity - Building Component
The organisation lacks some capacity in the area of project development. It is hoped that the planning grant will assist the grantee in development their capacity for the project period and also the development of the full project proposal.
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SGP Country office contact
Mr. David Bynoe
Phone:
246)-467-6011
Fax:
246)-429-2448
Email:
Address
UN House, Marine Gardens, Hastings
, Christ Church
, Christ Church
Country Website
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