To assess the progress and performance of the Philippine Rural Development Project (PRDP), the Department of Agriculture-PRDP, the European Union (EU), and the World Bank (WB) held the kickoff meeting for the 17th WB Implementation Support Mission to the Project on April 22, 2024.

The mission aims to evaluate the subproject’s sustainability and achievements and assess if the Project meets its key result frameworks. Additionally, it will discuss if the Project is compliant with fiduciary and safeguard regulations, finance, disbursement, and audit requirements. ### (photos by Ana Victoria Margallo, DA-PRDP NPCO InfoACE)