USAID DEC
The initiative's success was attributed to the effective integration of training, infrastructure, and market support, which enabled farmers to adopt sustainable practices and increase their productivity and income.
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Abstract
The program's geographic focus was on Eastern Province, where soil degradation and limited market access were identified as primary challenges. The initiative's implementation was phased over several years, with the first year focusing on farmer training and the subsequent years on infrastructure development and market linkage facilitation. The program's timeframes were not explicitly stated, but it is clear that the initiative was designed to be a long-term effort aimed at improving agricultural productivity and food security in Rwanda. The initiative's recommendations were based on the midterm evaluation, which highlighted the importance of integrating agricultural and market access interventions to achieve maximum impact. The program's success also underscored the need for continued support to farmers, particularly women-headed households, to adopt sustainable practices and improve their productivity and income.
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USAID DEC