Second Technical Assistance to Skole Rayon

The project aimed to improve agricultural productivity and food security in the region. The project also focused on improving access to credit and inputs for farmers, as well as enhancing the capacity of local agricultural extension services. The project's geographic focus was on the Skole Rayon, a rural area in western Ukraine. The project's timeframes were from February 10 to 29, 1996, with a focus on implementing the project's interventions during this period. The project's recommendations included scaling up the farmer training programs, expanding the infrastructure development, and strengthening the market linkage facilitation. The project also recommended enhancing the capacity of local agricultural extension services and improving access to credit and inputs for farmers. The project's implementation was managed by Abt Associates Inc., a US-based consulting firm, in collaboration with local partners. The project's technical assistance was provided by a team of experts from Abt Associates Inc. and local universities. The project's evaluation was conducted by a team of experts from Abt Associates Inc. and local universities, with the support of USAID.