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However, this goal was not met, and the number of cooperative members remained at 150. The initiative also faced challenges in working with the Ministry of Agriculture, which had a different approach to cooperative farming. The program's success was hindered by the lack of coordination between the government and the local communities. The government's approach to cooperative farming was not aligned with the needs of the local communities, leading to a lack of interest and participation. Despite these challenges, the initiative made significant progress in improving agricultural productivity and food security. The program's focus on sustainable agriculture practices and market linkage facilitation helped to increase crop yields and improve household income. The initiative also contributed to the development of a more robust agricultural sector in Rwanda. The program's focus on cooperative farming and market linkage facilitation helped to increase the number of farmers participating in the formal market, which in turn helped to improve the overall competitiveness of the agricultural sector. Overall, the agricultural development initiative in Rwanda made significant progress in improving agricultural productivity and food security. However, the program faced challenges in working with the government and local communities, which hindered its success.