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| The purpose of the Research
in Alternative Livelihoods Fund (RALF) is to develop and promote innovative
alternative livelihood options for rural Afghans currently economically
dependent on opium poppy. Having alternative livelihoods in place (goal)
will contribute to the supergoal of sustainable elimination of opium poppy
in Afghanistan. The beneficiaries will be the, predominantly poor, farming population and casual workers who currently depend on the illicit activity of growing poppy for their livelihood. The outcome of RALF will be licit alternatives to opium production that are practicable in the socio-economic environment of Afghanistan, and that are accessible to rural people. The overall scope of RALF is applied research and promotion of natural resource-based livelihoods, including post-harvest processing and services, specifically directed at farmers and other rural stakeholders in areas currently affected by poppy production. RALF will be managed by the International Centre for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA). A Project Review Panel, including independent experts, a representative of the Afghan Government, DFID, and ICARDA will review proposals submitted by 'partnerships' comprising international and Afghanistan-based agencies. This combination will maximise synergy between international research practice and knowledge of the local Afghan context. Read more about the background, rational and objectives of the RALF programme here: RALF Programme (PDF: 295 kb) RALF Programme Manager: Please contact RALF Manager |
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