The third meeting of the steering committee on ‘Olive Culture’ reviewed a strategic proposal plan and policy’s recommendations for a holistic development of the Pakistani Olive Value Chain.
The committee also appraised the ‘Olive Cultures’ outstanding achievements, work plan and budget for remaining period from June 2023 to March 2024, said a press release issued here.
The project “Olive Culture-Holistic and multi-professional Mechanism for a Pakistani Olive Value Chain”, is funded by the Italian Government and implemented by CIHEAM Bari with the Ministry of National Food Security and Research (MFSR).
The meeting was chaired by the Italian Ambassador in Pakistan, Andreas Ferrarese and the Secretary, MFSR, and attended by representatives from several Ministries, provinces and the Italian Cooperation, AICS.
The project is an ambitious initiative aimed at supporting Pakistan in strengthening the olive value chain.
The event, which also included virtual participation from Deputy Director CIHEAM Bari, Biagio DiTerlizzi, shed light on the initiative’s progress and prospects.—APP
