PH - AGRARIAN REFORM COMM

The Agrarian Reform Communities Development Project will assist the Government of the Philippines in strengthening farmer organizations in Agrarian Reform Communities (ARCs) to plan and undertake development activities which will raise farmers' incomes and provide opportunities for sustainable growth. In particular, the project will : a) assist Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries (ARBs) and other farm families to gain access to productive resources, social and physical infrastructure; and b) support CARP line agencies, local government units (LGUs), nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), People Organizations (POs) and coordinate their activities. The project will be implemented over six years and will comprise the following three components: a) community development and technical support; b) rural infrastructure - including rural access, irrigation, and community infrastructure; and c) agricultural and enterprise development - including technical advisory services, marketing assistance, farm extension services, and credit services.