Sustainable Economic empowerment and Development in the Nile Corridor - SEED

About this project

Sustainable Economic Empowerment and Development (SEED) will increase knowledge, practices and capacities of farmers, fishermen and traders in the Nile Corridor (Section between Malakal and Renk) densely populated. The project interventions targets the agricultural and market systems, where communities face a combination of recurrent flooding, drought, market disruptions and protracted insecurity that have severely undermined local food production and access. Despite fertile land and strong agricultural potential, limted accss to quality seeds, imputs and functiong markets coninues to trap households in chronic food insecurity. Project aims to strengthen resilience and food security in Upper Nile by enhancing communities understanding of ecosystems and empoering them as agents of change. It supports increased food production, diversification, and improved market access to sustain livelihoods. It will prioritize community engagement, inclusive decision-making, youth and women empowerrment as central to recovery and long-term sustainability. It will empower women and youth as agents of change. Targets: 12,960 people (7,128 women)

Goals

Sustainable Development Goals this project works towards

• 1No Poverty
• 2Zero Hunger
• 5Gender Equality
• 8Decent Work and Economic Growth
• 13Climate Action
• 14Life Below Water
• 16Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Published by

Norad - Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation · Government

Countries

South Sudan

Sectors

Agricultural services

Focus

Gender equality · Also contributesEnvironment · Also contributesGood governance · Also contributesClimate adaptation · Also contributes

Funded by

Norwegian Government

Implemented by

Solidarites International

Passes funds through

Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Embassies

Published by Norad - Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation to the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI), last updated 20 Feb 2026 and imported automatically. IATI identifier: NO-BRC-971277882-SSD-25/0016.

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