USAID DEC
The agricultural development initiative in Rwanda began in 2016 with funding from an unspecified source.
2016 · 55 pages

Abstract
The initiative's impact was evaluated through a series of assessments and surveys. The assessments identified key challenges and opportunities for improvement, including the need for more effective irrigation systems and increased market access for farmers. The surveys revealed that women-headed households were more likely to adopt sustainable agriculture practices, but faced barriers to accessing credit and other resources. The initiative's implementation was divided into several phases, each with its own set of goals and objectives. Phase 1 focused on establishing demonstration plots and providing training to farmers, while Phase 2 focused on expanding market access and improving irrigation systems. Phase 3 focused on scaling up the initiative's impact and evaluating its long-term effects. The initiative's geographic focus was on Eastern Province, where soil degradation and limited market access were identified as primary challenges. The initiative's timeframes were not specified, but it is clear that the program was implemented over several years, with multiple phases and evaluations. The initiative's recommendations included the need for more effective irrigation systems, increased market access for farmers, and improved credit and resource access for women-headed households. The initiative's findings and conclusions highlighted the importance of sustainable agriculture practices and market access for improving food security and household income in Rwanda.
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USAID DEC