Philippines: Mindanao Irrigation Development Project, Phase I
The Mindanao Irrigation Development Project will support the Government of the Philippines to increase productivity and resilience of irrigated agriculture in Mindanao by (i) strengthening irrigation planning, design, and management capacities; (ii) developing efficient and climate resilient irrigation systems; and (iii) adopting climate resilient irrigated farming practices.
Project Details
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Project Officer
Sagara, Junko
Southeast Asia Department
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Country/Economy
Philippines -
Sector
- Agriculture, natural resources and rural development
| Project Name | Mindanao Irrigation Development Project, Phase I | ||||
| Project Number | 53272-001 | ||||
| Country / Economy | Philippines |
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| Project Status | Proposed | ||||
| Project Type / Modality of Assistance | Grant Loan |
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| Strategic Agendas | Environmentally sustainable growth Inclusive economic growth |
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| Drivers of Change | Gender Equity and Mainstreaming Knowledge solutions Partnerships |
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| Sector / Subsector | Agriculture, natural resources and rural development / Irrigation |
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| Gender Equity and Mainstreaming | Effective gender mainstreaming | ||||
| Description | The Mindanao Irrigation Development Project will support the Government of the Philippines to increase productivity and resilience of irrigated agriculture in Mindanao by (i) strengthening irrigation planning, design, and management capacities; (ii) developing efficient and climate resilient irrigation systems; and (iii) adopting climate resilient irrigated farming practices. | ||||
| Project Rationale and Linkage to Country/Regional Strategy | In the Philippines, agriculture is still the key driver of the economy especially in rural areas where poverty incidence remains highest. Mindanao, where the agriculture sector employs 40% of the labor force, is considered the food basket of the Philippines. Despite its vast natural resources and agriculture potential, Mindanao remains the poorest region of the Philippines with 23.7% of families in poverty. The Philippine Development Plan, 2017-2022 (PDP) recognizes that improving the agricultural productivity to uplift the agriculture sector is pivotal in reducing poverty and inequality, and in promoting more inclusive development. Rice is the country's most important food crop not only because it is a staple crop but also because most farmers and workers depend on it as their main source of livelihood. Rice sector productivity in the country lags behind its regional competitors, and inadequate irrigation is one of the long-standing challenges that continue to hamper productivity. Furthermore, limited diversification of crops has been preventing the agriculture sector from taking advantage of the growing markets for high-value crops (HVC). Irrigation modernization to provide timely, sufficient, and efficient agricultural water supply is crucial to optimize the level of rice production and diversify into HVCs, improve domestic food supply, and enhance resilience of the country's agriculture system against future hazards. |
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| Impact | Economic opportunities and income of farmers enhanced |
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| Outcome | Productivity and resilience of irrigated agriculture improved |
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| Outputs | Irrigation planning, design, and management capacities strengthened Efficient and climate-resilient irrigation systems developed Climate-resilient irrigated farming practices adopted |
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| Geographical Location | Mindanao | ||||
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| Environment | B |
| Involuntary Resettlement | B |
| Indigenous Peoples | B |
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| Responsible ADB Officer | Sagara, Junko |
| Responsible ADB Department | Southeast Asia Department |
| Responsible ADB Division | Environment, Natural Resources & Agriculture Division, SERD |
| Executing Agencies |
National Irrigation Administration |
| Timetable | |
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| Concept Clearance | 25 Jun 2020 |
| Fact Finding | 31 Aug 2022 to 13 Sep 2022 |
| MRM | 16 Jan 2023 |
| Approval | - |
| Last Review Mission | - |
| Last PDS Update | 25 Jun 2020 |
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| Title | Document Type | Document Date |
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| Mindanao Irrigation Development Project: Initial Poverty and Social Analysis | Initial Poverty and Social Analysis | Jun 2020 |
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