USAID DEC
The initiative's impact was observed in various regions, with significant improvements in crop yields and household income.
2013 · 2 pages

Abstract
In the Eastern Province, crop yields increased by 60% in demonstration plots, while in the Western Province, household income increased by 27%. The initiative's success was attributed to the effective implementation of farmer training programs, infrastructure development, and market linkage facilitation. The program's geographic focus was on the Eastern and Western Provinces, with a total of 48 villages participating in the initiative. The program's duration was 3 years, with the first year focusing on farmer training and infrastructure development. The second year saw the establishment of demonstration plots and market linkage facilitation, while the third year focused on scaling up the program's impact. The initiative's success was also attributed to the effective use of technology, with 85% of farmers using mobile phones to access market information and prices. The program's impact was observed in various aspects, including crop yields, household income, and food security indicators. The initiative's success was a result of the effective collaboration between stakeholders, including farmers, government agencies, and development organizations.
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