The “Resource Efficiency in Agri-food Production and Processing” (REAP) project is executed along two primary dimensions: direct industry support and stakeholder engagement. The project’s core activity centers on providing direct support to micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) within the agri-food production and processing sector. This support is delivered through capacity-building initiatives, direct consultation, and comprehensive guidance for implementing Sustainable Consumption and Production (SCP) practices.
In addition to direct industry support, the REAP project has developed and executed specific activities aimed at engaging key stakeholder groups. These engagements include stakeholder roundtables, policy dialogues, and financial sector interactions, all designed to foster a robust support framework for SCP adoption in MSMEs. A critical component of these activities involves working with policy stakeholders to integrate the project’s outcomes into national and regional policy frameworks, thereby creating conducive conditions for SCP implementation at both the MSME and cluster levels.
This publication presents a detailed account of SCP policy activities under the REAP project, focusing on its implementation in Tajikistan and Uzbekistan between 2020 and 2024.