Program to support the reactivation of the economic potentialities of the agri-food sector - “Pro.UKR”

About this project

The initiative aims to promote sustainable agricultural development and food security in the rural areas of Odessa Oblast, Ukraine, by strengthening the technical and organizational capacities of local farmers, breeders, and cooperatives. The project includes the distribution of agricultural and livestock inputs, the introduction of new technologies and sustainable irrigation systems, and support for the creation and consolidation of agricultural cooperatives. Technical training and direct assistance will be provided to approximately 6,000 farmers and breeders annually, with a particular focus on the involvement of women and vulnerable groups, such as large families or those headed by women. The project adopts a results-based approach with continuous monitoring to assess progress against the set objectives. Additionally, it includes an economic sustainability strategy based on the cost-recovery method, where beneficiaries contribute 70% of the costs of the inputs received. The recovered funds will be reinvested to expand the number of beneficiaries and strengthen the local market. The initiative also promotes environmental sustainability, with interventions aimed at improving the rational use of water resources and reducing the environmental impact of agricultural activities. Through a visibility plan, the initiative ensures transparency and the recognition of the Italian contribution in Ukraine, with communication activities targeted at various stakeholders, including local…

Goals

Sustainable Development Goals this project works towards

• 1No Poverty
• 2Zero Hunger
• 4Quality Education
• 15Life on Land

Published by

AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development · Government

Countries

Ukraine

Sectors

Agricultural policy and administrative managementAgricultural water resourcesAgricultural inputsAgricultural extensionAgricultural co-operativesAgro-industries

Focus

Gender equality · Also contributesEnvironment · Also contributesGood governance · Also contributesTrade development · Also contributesDesertification · Also contributes

Funded by

AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development

Implemented by

CIHEAM - CENTRO INTERNAZIONALE DI ALTI STUDI AGRONOMICI MEDITERR

Accountable

AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development

Published by AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development to the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI), last updated 5 Sept 2026 and imported automatically. IATI identifier: XM-DAC-6-4-013153-01-0.

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