Sustainable Smallholder Irrigated Agriculture In Arid And Semi-Arid Lands In Maekel, Anseba And Gash-Barka Regions, Eritrea

About this project

The project integrates the core principles of agroecology by focusing on ecological, social, and economicsustainability in a holistic manner. Ecologically, the project promotes water conservation and efficient use throughmethods like drip irrigation, rainwater harvesting, and soil moisture management. These strategies aim to minimizewater waste while ensuring the sustainable use of water resources. Additionally, the project enhances soil healththrough practices such as crop rotation, organic ame

Goals

Sustainable Development Goals this project works towards

• 1No Poverty
• 2Zero Hunger
• 5Gender Equality
• 7Affordable and Clean Energy
• 8Decent Work and Economic Growth
• 13Climate Action
• 15Life on Land

Published by

United Nations Development Programme · Multilateral

Countries

Eritrea

Sectors

BiodiversityAgricultural water resourcesAgricultural land resourcesEnergy generation, renewable sources - multiple technologiesWater resources conservation (including data collection)

Focus

Gender equality · Also contributes

Places

Asmara

Funded by

Italian Min. for Foreign Affairs

Implemented by

ERI-Ministry of Agriculture

Published by United Nations Development Programme to the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI), last updated 5 Oct 2026 and imported automatically. IATI identifier: XM-DAC-41114-OUTPUT-01005075.

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