The
United States Government, through its development arm the U.S. Agency for
International Development (USAID), bolsters to develop livelihoods
opportunities for vulnerable families in the agriculture and fisheries sectors
through new markets, infrastructure and provision of critical training and
equipment as a part of part of a $996,000 grant. USAID sponsored Ag-Biz North
2013, an agricultural trade exhibition in Kilinochchi held this week.
"Agriculture
and fishing remain essential to the northern economy. This timely initiative
will help resettling communities in the region re-start and improve their
livelihoods in these sectors, and thereby contribute to the region's economic
growth", says Todd Sorenson, USAID Sri Lanka's Acting Mission Director. At
the event, participants will be able to explore the latest products and
technologies, build new market linkages and learn about new loan opportunities.
