CARE Canada

Published purpose

This project aims to increase the sustainable agricultural production for women and men in five urban and suburban municipalities of the provinces of Artemisa, in Havana, Cuba and Mayabeque. It focuses on strengthening the municipal management of the sector and sustainably increasing production, especially by women. Towards that aim, and based on an analysis of the agricultural situation of the five municipalities and a needs assessment of partner institutions and beneficiaries, the project aims to provide technical assistance and training. Project activities include: (1) providing technical assistance and training to the Cuban Ministry of Agriculture (MINAG) on gender-sensitive and environmentally sustainable project management; (2) providing technical assistance and training to municipal delegations and key stakeholders to strengthen their capacity to develop, implement and monitor gender sensitive and environmentally sustainable food production plans; (3) providing technical assistance and training to local input-producing entities to improve the provision of inputs such as organic fertilizers and seeds, as well as services, sustainably; and (4) providing technical assistance and training to farmers, especially women farmers, to help them increase, diversify and sell their agricultural products. The provision of enabling equipment, materials and tools for the targeted groups complements the technical assistance.