Agricultural and natural resources management technical services

programming in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) in the areas of agricultural development and natural resource management. The project will provide the LAC Bureau and Missions with specialized TA and advisory services in the form of analyses, special studies, program and project design, comparative or cross-cutting evaluations, training, and other support services to further A.I.D. development objectives for agricultural development and natural resources management. These services will be provided by a cadre of specialists based in AID/W and contracted on a long-term basis to maintain continuity in the program. These advisors will provide short-term (less than 1-month) assistance to the LAC Bureau and Missions. Specifically, the project will address: (1) policy-induced distortions affecting the agricultural and natural resource sectors; (2) constraints impeding growth in agricultural investment, production, and trade; (3) efforts to increase small farmer incomes and employment opportunities; and (4) sustainable production from forests and other renewable natural resources.