Kazakhstanâs rural dwellers to receive loans for businesses that contribute to conservation of biodiversity 21 January 2021 19:51 Share in:
NUR-SULTAN. KAZINFORM Second phase of the Eco-Damu Loan Program (the Program) for the period of 2020-2024 was launched by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Kazakhstan, jointly with the Forestry and Wildlife Committee of the Ministry of Ecology, Geology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan (the Ministry) and the Fund of Financial Support for Agriculture (the Fund). Related news The Program is designed for rural dwellers of Kazakhstan who live near specially protected natural areas to launch or further develop environmentally friendly businesses that contribute to sustainable preservation of ecosystems. The businesses should fall under areas such as ecotourism, forestry, fishing, hunting and pasture farming, poultry farming, rabbit breeding, and beekeep