More than 28,000 farmers in eight Caribbean countries are expected to benefit from a CAN$20 million (US$20.2 million) initiative over the next five years.
The Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA)-funded project, dubbed the: ‘Promotion of Regional Opportunities for Produce through Enterprises and Linkages’ (PROPEL) is aimed at providing an adequate and consistent supply of agricultural products to large purchasers, such as hotels and airlines within the region, by enhancing their capacity.
The project is also intended to ensure the building of a more integrated regional economy; fostering economic growth; and increased incomes to farmers.
I am always proud to be Canadian, I don’t mind paying high tax’s when I see good causes like this helping out the world.
$20 millon US is not a lot of money for the region so we should not expect miracles. But if the funds are well managed around appropriate programs, this could inject some life into an industry that is hurting real bad.
We eagerly await more details on the program.
“TECHNICAL HELP” AGAIN?????
training sessions, vehicles for trainers, free food during the sessions,
20 million
make it do someting nah people for once
There must be a Production/marketing structure to implement any sucessfull agricultural project.
Since the Canadian dollar is worth more, can you explain why CAN$20 million (US$20.2 million)? Just asking.
Because, as you said, the Canadian dollar is worth more. Ergo, you need less Canadian dollars to come up with more US dollars. For example, $20,000,000 canadian dollars equals $20,225,432.32 US dollars.
Don’t make a fool of yourself. Yes the canadian is worth more than the US. Today, 1 Canadian dollar = 1.0108 US dollars, hence the quoted amount above is correct.
@fed up. reading is fundamental.
well if that money fall in government hands. bal kay pour nous
That money should be handled by DAPEX and not Govt
Can you point out the line or paragraph that states that the mony will be handled by government? How many registered and active farmers are there in Dominica? I mean active farmers.Not those who sit on the roadside and complain about everything while doing nothing for themselves.This money is not for farmer pweh caille, but for real farmers who are interseted in following all guidelines laid down by the project officers.