Summary
The Yemen CASH (Competitive Agriculture Systems for High Value Crops), a five-year value chain development program, funded by USAID, was launched in the second quarter of 2014. CASH is being implemented by the Land O’ Lakes International Development Fund, in partnership with the International Executive Service Corporation (IESC), the Coffee Quality Institute (CQI) and Creative Learning – Aid to Artisans (ATA). The project focuses on agriculture and is particularly dedicated to strengthening the value chains of horticulture, honey, coffee, livestock and handcrafts. It seeks to create greater market opportunities for rural areas and improve income and food security for underserved populations.
Accomplishments as of March 2015
- Conducted an assessment of the craft value chain in Sana’a, Yemen.
- Organized the first Holiday Artisan Gift Fair for the local community and some expat community.
- Over 20 artisans both men and women participated in the fair
- Over 100 products were exhibited at the Holiday fair
- 5 artisan groups have been identified to attend the Market Readiness Program
Project Lead in the US
Monika Steinberger
Director of Program Management and Development
monikas@creativelearning.org
Lead Consultant
Hayat Al Sharif
hayat.alsharif@gmail.com
