IICA technical cooperation strategy in Dominica 2011-2014

Abstract

The strategy outlines the technical cooperation activities that IICA intends to pursue in Dominica in support of national programmes that place emphasis on competitive and sustainable development of agriculture and rural territories. The technical cooperation needs were derived from the exhaustive analysis of relevant documents on the agricultural sector including the Budget Address 2010-2011, Corporate Plan 2008-2010, Annual FAO Agricultural Review Report 2008, Second Medium-term Growth, and Social Protection Strategy (GSPS) 2008. The summary of the findings was documented. One on one consultations and meetings were held with critical partners, clients and more so the technical and administrative team within the Ministry of Agriculture. The summary report and the outcome of the consultations were presented at a multi-sectoral, multi-institutional national consultation and the priority actions for IICA's intervention were identified and agreed. The National Export Strategy was argued as a point of reference, and the need to frame support towards its full implementation. The final endorsement and approval was done by the national authority.