SAPP – the Smallholder Agribusiness Partnerships Program
Sri Lanka
SAPP – the Smallholder Agribusiness Partnerships Program is a digital initiative which supports off-farm development projects that contribute to sustainable agriculture and the well-being of rural communities in Sri Lanka. It offers financial assistance of up to 10 million Sri Lankan Rupees (LKR) for selected off-farm development initiatives which serves as a crucial resource for local farmers and community members who are looking to undertake projects aimed at improving water management, infrastructure development, and various other endeavors that enhance agricultural practices and livelihoods. SAPP’s funding for off-farm development projects helps facilitate efficient use of water resources and also contributes to the overall growth and sustainability of agriculture in the selected districts. SAPP off-farm water development activities in rural areas include the renovation and construction of canals, water lines, tanks, and anicuts.
Lead (category)
Government agency
Name of initiative lead (and partners)
Smallholder Agribusiness Partnerships Programme (SAPP)
Categories of Digital initiative deliverables
Specific ICT technology product and/or service delivery
Technology-neutral supporting services (incubation, finance, training, etc)
ICT products/solutions and services by category
Digital Agriculture
Non ICT products and services (deliverables)
Business and governance structure
The Smallholder Agribusiness Partnerships Programme(SAPP) is implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture Sri Lanka.
DI ICT-deliverables format
Smart irrigation system
Primary stakeholders (beneficiaries, actors, enablers)
Farmers
Agribusiness / private organization
Government
Size, scale or scope of primary stakeholders
Digital Initiative development Stage
Fully functional. Institutional-governance structure in place
Measurable impacts on primary stakeholders and target beneficiaries
SAPP offers financial assistance of up to 10 million Sri Lankan Rupees (LKR) for selected off-farm development initiatives which serves as a crucial resource for local farmers and community members who are looking to undertake projects aimed at improving water management, infrastructure development, and various other endeavors that enhance agricultural practices and livelihoods. SAPP’s funding for off-farm development projects not only facilitates the efficient use of water resources but also contributes to the overall growth and sustainability of agriculture in the selected districts. SAPP supports innovation, environmental stewardship, and economic prosperity within the agricultural sector while leaving no one behind. Source: Developer website
Initiative geographic scope (or coverage) (national, regional, sector specific, specific user co-horts etc)
National
All over Sri Lanka
On-line resource links (Web-page links, links to videos, links to reports, etc)
Link to Digital village
Link to Digital solution