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ADB and Vietnam have just signed a funding package worth 42.76 million USD to modernize the irrigation system, improving farmers resilience to climate change and increasing pressure on water resources. Download ADB and Vietnam have just signed a funding package worth 42.76 million USD to modernize irrigation systems, improve farmers resilience to climate change and increasing pressure on water resources. According to the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the Irrigation Modernization project to adapt to climate change is implemented in Dong Nai, Gia Lai and Quang Ngai, expected to bring direct benefits to about 295,500 people. The project will modernize seven irrigation systems and improve water resource management. Thereby, farmers have more opportunities to cope with drought, changes in rainfall and increasing competition for water resources. Mr. Shantanu Chakraborty, ADB Country Director in Vietnam, said modern, reliable irrigation systems play an essential role in protecting rural livelihoods and enhancing food security as extreme weather puts increasing pressure on water resources. According to Mr. Shantanu Chakraborty, the project will provide services more stable irrigation, supporting farmers to transition and diversify into higher-value crops, while building more sustainable and resilient livelihoods. In addition, the project will strengthen irrigation management through the development of national guidelines on irrigation services in a modern way, adapted to weather conditions and responsive to the needs of women and girls. Accordingly, the guidelines will focus on irrigation planning and management, and system design. weather-adaptive systems, operations, maintenance and integration of digital technology. At the farm household level, the project supports the application of weather-adapted farming methods, and the establishment or strengthening of water user groups. Regarding capital, the 42.76 million USD funding package includes 40.66 million USD from ADBs regular capital fund and 2.1 million USD in non-refundable aid from the Government of Japan managed by ADB. Of which, 1.5 million USD comes from the Japan Fund for a Prosperous and Responsive Asia and the Pacific, 600,000 USD from the High Technology Fund. At the same time, the project aims to increase the area of cultivated land irrigated by a guaranteed water source to 21,941 hectares. The area for growing high-value crops and diversifying crops will be expanded to 11,399 hectares. Notably, women will account for at least 40% of the participants in training courses on high-efficiency irrigation and climate-responsive agriculture. The project aims to modernize irrigation infrastructure, improve water management efficiency and increase the adaptability of agricultural production to climate changes. Mr. Minh See more ADB: Vietnam is growing positively but needs to quickly improve productivity See more EVNNPT and ADB appraise ODA funding for the 500kV Binh Dinh - Krong Buk line project See more ADB will continue to be a trusted partner of Vietnam in the era new development
