DA seeks more WB assistance 0 SHARES Share it! In a statement, the DA said it has received “firm commitment” from World Bank (WB) to finance four of its proposed projects aimed at enhancing agri-fishery extension systems, providing livelihood assistance to fisherfolk and indigenous peoples (IPs), and updating the national farmers’ registry system. The proposed projects include the US$200-million provincial agricultural and fishery extension delivery system; $200-million coastal resilience and fisheries development project; and $100-million Mindanao inclusive agriculture development project. The first project is a new proposal, while the other two are now being evaluated by the World Bank. There is a plan for World Bank to add fund… for the additional loan of US$240 million for PRDP,” Dar said earlier.

Source: Manila Bulletin November 16, 2019 13:52 UTC