Document PN-ADT-603

The training emphasized the importance of crop rotation, composting, and conservation agriculture to improve soil fertility and reduce erosion. These results were attributed to the adoption of conservation agriculture techniques, which reduced soil disturbance and improved water retention. This may be attributed to the fact that women-headed households tend to have more limited access to resources and credit, making the adoption of new practices more challenging. However, the program's emphasis on women's empowerment and capacity building helped to overcome these barriers. The program's success can be attributed to the integrated approach, which addressed both the supply-side constraints (soil degradation and limited market access) and the demand-side constraints (limited access to credit and markets). The results of the midterm evaluation suggest that the program is on track to achieve its objectives and improve the livelihoods of rural households in Rwanda.