Romania Rural Pollution Prevention and Reduction Project (RAPID)

About this project

The development objective of the Rural Pollution Prevention and Reduction Project for Romania is to strengthen the institutional capacity of selected public entities to monitor pollution from agriculture, and to transfer knowledge on agricultural pollution reduction for adoption by participating farmers. The project comprises of three components. The first component, modernization of public institutions in charge of pollution control will focus on institutional strengthening and capacity building of Ministry of Environment, Waters, and Forests (MEWF), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD), and their subordinated entities National Administration Romanian Waters (ANAR) and National Phytosanitary Authority (NFA). It consists of following sub-components: (i) strengthening the institutional capacity of MEWF; and (ii) enhancing the national capacity for monitoring, prevention, and reduction of pollution from agricultural sources in rural areas. The second component, knowledge-sharing, awareness, and information and innovation transfer for participating farmers include consultancy services, non-consulting services, goods and equipment, and training. It consists of following sub-components: (i) demonstrating role model farms and promoting innovation; (ii) establishing national knowledge transfer networks; and (iii) awareness campaign. The third component, project management will support the Project Management Unit (PMU) with project management, implementation, monitor…

Published by

World Bank · Multilateral

Countries

Romania

Sectors

Multi-hazard response preparednessAgricultural extensionEnvironmental policy and administrative management

Places

Romania

Funded by

International Bank for Reconstruction and Development

Implemented by

Ministry of Environment, Waters and Forests

Accountable

Ministry of Finance

Passes funds through

International Bank for Reconstruction and Development

Published by World Bank to the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI), last updated 3 Oct 2026 and imported automatically. IATI identifier: 44000-P179786.

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