Olive and Wheat Value Chains Recovery in Syria – GranOlio Syria

About this project

The initiative aims to contribute to food security and to the sustainable recovery of the Syrian agricultural sector by strengthening the wheat and olive value chains. Within this framework, the operational strategy is structured into three interconnected components. The first focuses on institutional and technical-scientific strengthening, aiming to enhance the capacities of the MAAR and related institutions in the research, production and certification of quality seeds and olive oil through training on genetic improvement, quality control and seed and oil analysis, the rehabilitation and equipment of GCSAR, GOSM and Olive Bureau laboratories, the development of guidelines and protocols for certification and traceability, and technical exchanges with Italian institutions. The second component supports productive reactivation and farmers, with the objective of increasing the productivity and quality of wheat and olive crops and fostering the economic recovery of rural communities; it includes the distribution of certified seeds, seedlings and small machinery through a cost-recovery model, the introduction of good agronomic practices and efficient irrigation systems, demonstration activities on more resilient varieties, continuous technical assistance throughout the crop cycle, and support for the creation of women’s and youth-led microenterprises along the value chain. The third component focuses on awareness, visibility and governance, improving knowledge, coordinated manag…

Goals

Sustainable Development Goals this project works towards

• 2Zero Hunger
• 4Quality Education
• 8Decent Work and Economic Growth

Published by

AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development · Government

Countries

Syria

Sectors

Agricultural policy and administrative managementAgricultural inputsFood crop productionAgrarian reformAgricultural extensionAgricultural education/trainingAgricultural researchAgricultural servicesAgricultural co-operatives

Focus

Gender equality · Also contributesEnvironment · Also contributesBiodiversity · Also contributesClimate adaptation · 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 3 Sept 2026 and imported automatically. IATI identifier: XM-DAC-6-4-013438-01-0.

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