Joint EU-UN Programme for Rural Development - Phase III (ENPARD IV Abkhazia) The overall objective of the Joint EU-UN Programme is to contribute to improved quality of life and socio-economic conditions of the rural population in Abkhazia, both of men and women in equal manner as well as specific target groups such as individuals with disabilities, or minority ethnic groups, with special focus on agriculture.

FAO will focus on technical aspects of agriculture development, UNDP will concentrate on implementation of community-led interventions and income diversification activities. 

The goal of the joint programme is to bring about changes through three specific objectives:

1.	Increase protection of consumers and producers; this will be pursued through awareness raising on food safety, and dissemination of Good Agricultural Practices at farm level;
2.	Enhance resilience of rural communities; this will be pursued through improved agricultural practices, enhanced local expertise and strengthened diversification of income generation sources; 
3.	Enhance community empowerment and social inclusion and cohesion through community-led local development initiatives.