A delegation from the World Bank has completed its periodic in-country review of key development projects in Dominica, assessing progress in agriculture, infrastructure, and climate resilience initiatives. The visit, which took place from February 17 to 21, included meetings with project management teams and field visits to major sites.
According to officials, the Emergency Agricultural and Livelihoods Climate Resilience Project was a focal point of the mission, with particular attention given to the Citrus Certification Project in Londonderry. The project, valued at over EC $7.7 million, is a major step toward revitalizing Dominica’s citrus industry, which suffered extensive damage from Hurricane Maria.
We are seeing the resurgence of the industry. This investment ensures that high-quality planting material is available for farmers at low or no cost, helping rebuild the sector and strengthen Dominica’s agricultural base.
Petra Grell-Shillingford, Communications Officer at M.O.A
The World Bank team also visited the National Abattoir, where the government is working to modernize poultry and pork processing to meet local demand and improve food security. The facility, once fully operational, is expected to process up to 1,000 birds per day, addressing Dominica’s heavy reliance on imported meat products.
Beyond project inspections, discussions focused on financial oversight, social and environmental safeguards, and challenges affecting project implementation. The government remains committed to maximizing the impact of these investments as part of Dominica’s long-term strategy for climate resilience and economic sustainability.
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