EU Neighbourhood Info Centre – Feature no. 122
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Cooperatives, the new way to agriculture
The Association Agreement and the Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (DCFTA) that the EU and Georgia have already initiated and are expected to sign in a few months, will bring Georgia closer to Europe, not only in terms of trade and further economic links, but also in terms of sharing important values like paying sufficient attention to the needs of rural areas.
“With the income I get now from my work, I can keep my family afloat”
N Local farmer Bacikadze Izolda offers a taste of her products.
ENPARD European Neighbourhood Programme for Agriculture and Rural Development www.enpard.ge The programme aims at boosting the production of food in Georgia and at reducing rural poverty. Besides the grants component, ENPARD also provides direct budget support to the Government of Georgia for the implementation of the agriculture sector strategy, and brings expertise and know-how to the authorities. Budget € 40 million Timeframe March 2013-March 2016 Find out more EU Neighbourhood Info centre news ENPARD www.enpi-info.eu/maineast.php?id_type=1&id=32372 EU Neighbourhood Info Centre webpage - Georgia http://enpi-info.eu/countryeast.php?country=59&lang_id=450 EU Delegation to Georgia http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/georgia/index_en.htm EU cooperation programme in Georgia http://ec.europa.eu/europeaid/where/neighbourhood/country-cooperation/georgia/georgia_en.htm EU Neighbourhood Info Centre Feature – Let’s meet Europe on the bus http://www.enpi-info.eu/eastportal/features/607/Let%27s-meet-Europe-on-the-bus
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