[{"bbox": [96, 166, 392, 193], "category": "Text", "text": "Activities relating to output 1.2:"}, {"bbox": [96, 204, 1163, 258], "category": "List-item", "text": "- 1.2.1 Map institutional and regulatory framework on sustainable value chain due diligence in Liberia¹⁷ and promote certification systems;"}, {"bbox": [96, 269, 1163, 325], "category": "List-item", "text": "- 1.2.2 Build the capacities of relevant ministries and social partners on fundamental ILO¹⁸ conventions, occupational health and safety."}, {"bbox": [96, 349, 392, 376], "category": "Text", "text": "Activities relating to output 1.3:"}, {"bbox": [96, 388, 1063, 415], "category": "List-item", "text": "- 1.3.1 Mapping exercise on the dynamics and challenges on the overall business ecosystem in Liberia;"}, {"bbox": [96, 427, 746, 454], "category": "List-item", "text": "- 1.3.2 Create a number of MSME parks/incubators on agribusiness;"}, {"bbox": [96, 454, 1140, 481], "category": "List-item", "text": "- 1.3.3 Boost business links and alliances to develop international recognition and business exposure of Liberia;"}, {"bbox": [96, 492, 983, 520], "category": "List-item", "text": "- 1.3.4 Create the National Employment Observatory and enhance job intermediation services."}, {"bbox": [96, 545, 392, 572], "category": "Text", "text": "Activities relating to output 1.4:"}, {"bbox": [96, 584, 630, 611], "category": "List-item", "text": "- 1.4.1 Improve the capacities of the NIC and the NBC;"}, {"bbox": [96, 623, 1163, 674], "category": "List-item", "text": "- 1.4.2 Prepare feasibility studies and support activities under the EFSD+, with special priority to green investments and access to finance."}, {"bbox": [96, 701, 392, 728], "category": "Text", "text": "Activities relating to output 2.1:"}, {"bbox": [96, 740, 910, 767], "category": "List-item", "text": "- 2.1.1 Boost local production, processing, and distribution of the cassava value chain;"}, {"bbox": [96, 779, 1163, 806], "category": "List-item", "text": "- 2.1.2 Develop a baseline study on the dynamics, opportunities and challenges of the fisheries/aquaculture sector;"}, {"bbox": [96, 818, 1163, 873], "category": "List-item", "text": "- 2.1.3 Assist fishers, fish producers, handlers and processors, fishmongers and traders in improving their product handling techniques, and implementing sanitary and hygiene practices and procedures."}, {"bbox": [96, 897, 392, 924], "category": "Text", "text": "Activities relating to output 2.2:"}, {"bbox": [96, 936, 1128, 963], "category": "List-item", "text": "- 2.2.1 Develop a baseline study on the dynamics, opportunities and challenges of the wood processing sector;"}, {"bbox": [96, 975, 1163, 1056], "category": "List-item", "text": "- 2.2.2 Support local associations and cooperatives of carpenters and furniture makers establishing direct links with technical and vocational education and training (TVET) interventions on trade and curricula development in wood processing and carpentry."}, {"bbox": [86, 1082, 311, 1113], "category": "Section-header", "text": "## 3.3 Mainstreaming"}, {"bbox": [96, 1138, 547, 1165], "category": "Section-header", "text": "### Environmental protection and climate change"}, {"bbox": [96, 1177, 1163, 1230], "category": "Text", "text": "Outcomes of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) screening: the EIA screening classified the Action as Category C (no need for further assessment)."}, {"bbox": [96, 1242, 1163, 1295], "category": "Text", "text": "Outcome of the Climate Risk Assessment (CRA) screening: the CRA screening concluded that this Action is of low risk (no need for further assessment)."}, {"bbox": [96, 1308, 1163, 1415], "category": "Text", "text": "The EU's support to agrifood value chains in Liberia forms part of a broader strategy aimed at transitioning towards sustainable, green, and inclusive development, in alignment with the country's updated NDC 2021 and the EU Green Deal. This Action aligns with the overarching vision of achieving low-carbon and climate-resilient socio-economic development, emphasizing the integration of both climate change mitigation and adaptation measures."}, {"bbox": [96, 1451, 637, 1478], "category": "Section-header", "text": "### Gender equality and empowerment of women and girls"}, {"bbox": [96, 1490, 1163, 1568], "category": "Text", "text": "As per the OECD gender DAC codes identified in section 1.1, this Action is labelled as G1. This implies that the Action will promote gender equality and women's economic empowerment by ensuring that women are key beneficiaries of the Action."}, {"bbox": [86, 1597, 720, 1623], "category": "Footnote", "text": "¹⁷ For example, the EU regulation 2023/1115 on deforestation free products."}, {"bbox": [86, 1621, 454, 1645], "category": "Footnote", "text": "¹⁸ For example, ILO conventions 87 and 98."}, {"bbox": [1023, 1680, 1144, 1705], "category": "Page-footer", "text": "Page 11 of 25"}]