ENPARD II (European Neighbourhood Programme for Agriculture and Rural Development in Georgia, phase II)

2014-2021

EU contribution EUR 47,090,550 million

Agriculture in Georgia is mainly of subsistence nature. The sector employs 54% of the total labour force. With 95% of small farmers output and productivity are extremely low, making the country highly dependent on imports of agricultural products. The deterioration of agriculture is a root cause of rural poverty in Georgia, and the sector has become a top strategic priority for Georgia.

Building on the support from ENPARD, the second phase of the programme aims to assist the Government of Georgia in eradicating poverty, promoting sustainable and inclusive growth, and consolidating and improving democratic and economic governance. The specific objective of ENPARD II is to promote agriculture and rural development policies and reforms and to improve the delivery of related services to help address basic needs of the rural population in Georgia. Results expected are enhanced competitiveness and sustainability of the agriculture sector; improved sanitary and phyto-sanitary, food safety and food quality standards and procedures for inspection and control; and improved employment and living conditions in the rural areas through the diversification of the rural economy.