Uruguay

The objective of the Sustainable Management of Natural Resources and Climate Change Project is to support Uruguay's efforts to promote farmer adoption of improved environmentally... Show More + sustainable agricultural and livestock practices that are climate smart. There are four components to the project. The first component is Establishment of an Agricultural Information and Decision Support System (IDSS) to integrate, synthesize, and generate critical and timely information in relation to natural resource management, short and medium term climate forecast, as well as potential long term changes and impacts. The second component is on farm investments for 'climate-smart' agriculture and livestock management. This component would be implemented by Ministry of Livestock, Agriculture and Fisheries (MGAP's) Rural Development Directorate (DGDR) and would finance carrying out of demand-driven subprojects consisting of investments and technical assistance. The third component is to capacity building and training. This component would finance activities aimed at strengthening the capacity of (a) farmers (regardless of their farm size) and technical staff of advisory service providers to adopt integrated natural resource and water management practices, and (b) MGAP, specifically of its Natural Resources Directorate (RENARE), to implement its natural resources management programs and climate change strategy in the agricultural sector. The fourth component is project management and monitoring and evaluation (M and E). This component would provide the funds required for (a) supporting the operation of the? Project Management Unit (PMU) for the efficient coordination and management of the project; (b) supporting the operation of the project's M and E system; (c) coordinating and supervising the implementation of the training activities described in third component; and (d) supporting the design and implementation of a communication strategy to disseminate results and lessons learned within the country and the region. Show Less -

The project development objective is to strengthen Uruguay's capacity to generate, transfer and adapt knowledge and technology by supporting: (i) the institutional framework... Show More + for science, technology, and innovation (STI); (ii) investments in human capital and high-quality research teams; (iii) technology transfer and private sector innovation; and (iv) cross-sectoral and international research collaboration and mobility of researchers between public institutions and the productive sector. There are 3 components. Component one is to support STI policies and institutional strengthening .and will help establish a coherent policy framework for science, technology, and innovation (STI); consolidate and improve existing policies and programs; develop a strong monitoring and evaluation capacity; and raise awareness of STI among stakeholders. It will achieve the above through three subcomponents: (i) support the development of public STI policies; (ii) support the National Research and Innovation Agency; and (iii) set up and support the STI Observatory. Component two is to build human capital and high-quality research teams and will strengthen the capacity to develop new knowledge by: (i) promoting excellence in science and technology research in priority areas; (ii) increasing the stock of advanced human capital and ensuring the early integration of young researchers in research networks and the private sector; and (iii) strengthening priority technical tertiary education programs. Component three will promote innovation and technology transfer to the productive sector and will: (i) seek to introduce new instruments to promote technology transfer and accelerate the adaptation of new technologies and innovations by firms in key clusters; and (ii) promote high impact innovations by fostering new collaborations between the productive sector and knowledge institutions such as universities and research centers. Show Less -

The development objective of the Integrated Natural Resources and Biodiversity Management Project is to promote, particularly among groups of small and medium-sized... Show More + fanners, the adoption of economically and environmentally viable integrated production systems, within a context of holistic ecosystem and natural resources management, while mainstreaming biodiversity. Likewise, the global environment objective seeks to promote increased understanding on the role of biodiversity in agricultural landscapes, and the potential impact of various land use practices upon biodiversity, and their economic and ecological sustainability. Through the Natural Resources and Biodiversity Management Component, demand-driven activities will be financed to promote sustainable management of natural resources and biodiversity. This will be accomplished through financial and technical assistance towards improving natural resources management practices in livestock production systems, with special reference to improved management of natural pastures and biodiversity. The component will further adopt improved practices in dryland agriculture; for natural resources management systems in irrigated areas; and, in biodiversity conservation. The second component, fully financed by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) resources, will establish demonstration areas within the selected areas of GEF-interventions (grasslands and "serranias"), for a sustainable use of natural resources in key micro-catchments which are of importance for biodiversity, combining sound practices for natural resources management, and creating increased public awareness on the significance, and socioeconomic importance of biodiversity. The main objective under the third component is to develop support services that would contribute to the efficient implementation of sub-projects, financed under the previous two components. It is divided in four sub-components: institutional strengthening; natural resources management instruments; training and technical assistance; and, studies and applied research. The fourth component will guarantee a sound and efficient management of the Project through three sub-components: a project executing unit, encompassing staff and operation costs; the establishment of a monitoring and evaluation system; and, implementation of a public information and dissemination program. Show Less -

The proposed project would have three major objectives: (a) to continue assistance under earlier Bank financed projects for livestock and dairy development; (b) to promote... Show More + agricultural diversification by supporting cultivation of crops in association with livestock; and (c) to assist settlers in National Settlement Institute colonies to improve techniques and production patterns on their farms, which are currently suffering from soil erosion and depletion. The objectives would be achieved through a three year commitment, five year investment program of US$100 million equivalent, assisted by extension and technical services costing about US$11.0 million. Sixty percent of the investment program would be financed by the Bank of the Republic; the Bank and the farmers would finance the remainder. The project faces no unusual risks. There is, however, an element of uncertainty as regards producers demand for investment loans. Show Less -

The project would support a lending program over a two-year commitment period for the development of beef and dairy production. Technical services and related goods... Show More + will be provided to support the credit program and to provide local and overseas training for technicians. The project would help finance a credit program to increase beef, cattle, dairy and pig production through loans for farm/ranch development; contractor machinery; technical services and related goods for continued introduction of new technology in livestock production, pasture production and management, demonstration of related pasture and forage techniques, improvement of meat and dairy processing and marketing and hygiene techniques; and overseas training for livestock, meat processing and livestock banking and credit technicians. Show Less -