The European Union promotes rural and agricultural development in Georgia with the help of the European Neighbourhood Programme for Agriculture and Rural Development (ENPARD)

The programme has been implemented since 2013 in Georgia, and its goal is to reduce poverty in rural areas. The programme provides assistance to the government of Georgia, as well as to non-governmental organizations working with local communities.

Through the ENPARD programme, the European Union aims to reach the following  goals:

Building capacity and supporting government institutions in the reform of the agriculture and rural development sector;

Improving employment and living conditions of rural populations by strengthening farmers’ cooperation skills and access to resources;

promoting diversified social and economic opportunities in rural areas, particularly for women and youth, in due respect to the environment and the cultural heritage.

The total budget for ENPARD in Georgia, covering the period of 2013-2022 is € 179.5 million:

• I Phase – € 52 million, 2014-2017
• II Phase – € 50 million, 2016-2019
• III Phase – € 77.5 million, 2018-2022

For more information, visit the program website at: http://enpard.ge/ge/