Guinea Commercial Agriculture Development Project

The objective of the Commercial Agriculture Development Project for Guinea is to increase the number of farmers and rural households benefiting from commercial agriculture value-chains in program's areas. There are five components to the project, the first component being improving market access in targeted areas. The first component being improving market access in targeted areas. This component includes three subcomponents: rehabilitation of rural roads, establishment of aggregation and logistics centers, and support sustainable management of market infrastructure. The second component is the supporting private investment. This component includes two subcomponents: support to potential investors, and private investment financing for inclusive supply chains. The third component is the enabling environment for commercial agriculture. This component includes three subcomponents: strengthening relevant public agencies, strengthening coordination along targeted value chains, and enhancing SPS control, quality, norms, and standards. The fourth component is the emergency response. In recognition of Guinea~^!!^s vulnerability to shocks, a Contingent Emergency Response Component (CERC) with no funds is included in the Project as a mechanism for funding requests arising from emergencies such as natural disasters and other shocks. If such a crisis develops, the GoG can ask the World Bank to reallocate part of the project funds to cover the costs of emergency response and recovery. Finally, the fifth component is the project management and coordination. The PCIU will contract out activities to service providers, particularly consulting firms, NGOs, and others as required. Service providers will be selected competitively. The PCIU will ensure compliance with World Bank procurement, disbursement, FM, and safeguard policies and procedures by preparing and implementing a comprehensive PIM. In addition, the PCIU will coordinate as necessary with all national institutions.