Integral rural development in Hojancha and Nandayure -- report of the third year; final report.

Final evaluation covers the period 7/76-12/79; no methodology is stated. The project has defined a strategy for local development and created a basic structure for continued development. Regarding production, crop diversification was promoted through the planting of permanent tree crops (fruit trees and achiote) and small scale vegetable production. To encourage reforestation, a promotional campaign was conducted and demonstration woodlots were planted. Also, a local farmer organization, the Centro Agricole Cantonal de Hojancha (CACH), was created to negotiate right of use contracts with farmers to establish and manage woodlots on their land. As a result, 53 woodlots totalling 26 ha were planted. To improve cattle herd management, herd management and disease control training was offered and efforts were made to preserve dry season forage. Two small businesses were also founded - a fruit and wood tree nursery and and a classification and distribution center for fruits and vegetables. Almost all operations are now performed unassisted. From 1/78-1/79, 62 formal training sessions (intensive, extensive, and promotional) were held for 945 participants representing 300 farmers and students. In its final year, the project sought to develop marketing strategies to increase small farmers" access to local, regional, and national markets. Despite excessive turnover among participants and problems in setting up the marketing system and obtaining credit, the system is functioning and improving. A milk marketing program did not materialize since it would require government support. Finally, institutional support and coordination was continually promoted, with the CACH acting as the primary instrument for coordinating technical assistance to government agencies. CACH has proven to be a fairly effective local planning and coordinating body. The project"s impact on family income will not be measurable for 3-5 years, as many activities are long-term. It is estimated that 6,050 man days of labor were generated, from 7/78-7/79 - equal to 22.9 full-time jobs.