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WHAT IS REFP?
The Rural Entrepreneurship Financing Project (REFP) is a six-year project, covering the period from 2019 to 2024. The total cost of the project is USD 72.5 million, financed by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) with USD 62.1 million, the Government of Mozambique with USD 4.3 million, the Private Sector with USD 5 million, and Beneficiaries with USD 1.2 million.
The goal of the REFP project is to contribute to the improvement of living conditions for rural households. The project’s development objective is to increase the accessibility and utilization of inclusive and sustainable financial services (appropriate, affordable, and innovative), as well as technical support services in rural areas.
WHAT IS REFP?
The REFP is integrated into the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MADER) and operates through a National Project Management Unit (UNGP) housed within the National Directorate of Local Economic Development (DNDEL). Three regional offices based in Xai-Xai, Chimoio, and Nampula, representing the southern, central, and northern regions respectively, support the functions of the UNGP based in Maputo.
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