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Uganda National Rice Development Strategy (NRDS) 2008-2018.

Country/Territory
Uganda
Document type
Date
2008
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Cultivated plants, Water
Keyword
Agricultural commodities Agricultural development Cereals/grains/rice Certification Genetic resources Governance Processing/handling Internal trade International trade Irrigation
Geographical area
Africa, AFRICA FAO, Eastern Africa, Landlocked Developing Countries, Least Developed Countries
Entry into force notes
2008 - 2018.
Abstract

This National Rice Development Strategy is a nationwide sectoral document aiming at (i) improving rice production; (ii) promoting processing and value-addition for sufficient quality rice that meets domestic consumption needs and surplus for export in order to improve household food security and increase household income. To achieve the overall goal, the following Strategic Objectives need to be met (i) strengthen the institutional and policy framework for rice promotion; (ii) increase rice production and productivity; (iii) improve the quality of un-milled and milled rice on the market.

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