The goal of the project is to support the rehabilitation of the palm oil value chain in the Mayombe region of DRC. Production techniques and commercialization systems will be improved to produce more palm oil of higher quality.

 The project is aiming to have the following impact:

• Economic: increased competitiveness of palm products in domestic and international markets.
• Social: job creation, poverty reduction and support to women’s groups.
• Environmental: sustainable forest and land management, and carbon sequestration by planting more palm trees.

 Results

• The project team was recruited and began work in 2015.
• A Technical Monitoring Committee was established in December 2015, including expert representatives from the related sectors.
• Consulted with stakeholders for feedback on the proposed project.