A delegation from the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) has concluded a 10-day visit to Matrouh Governorate to monitor and evaluate the activities of the “Resilience in Desert Environments” (PRIDE) project. The visit included inspections of various sites east and west of Matrouh, as well as the Siwa Oasis, to review progress on initiatives such as rainwater harvesting, the improvement of agricultural practices, natural resource development, and support for women and local communities.
The delegation was received by Engineer Mahmoud El-Amir, Director of the Center for Sustainable Development of Matrouh Resources and Executive Director of the project. He provided an overview of the current status of ongoing activities and future plans, in the presence of several specialists and technical staff from DRC.
The delegation also met with local residents and beneficiaries of the project to hear their feedback and identify their needs regarding the services provided. This engagement aimed to assess the outcomes achieved and the challenges encountered, with the goal of refining the project to better align with the needs of local communities and the specific environmental conditions of Matrouh.
