Suaahara Annual Performance Report

The program's timeframes were divided into three phases, with the first phase lasting from 2018 to 2020, the second phase from 2020 to 2022, and the third phase from 2022 to 2024. Implementation details for the project included the establishment of a network of agricultural extension agents, who provided training and technical support to farmers. The program also invested in the development of irrigation infrastructure, including the construction of canals and the installation of water pumps. Recommendations from the midterm evaluation included the need to scale up the program's reach to more districts and to increase the number of farmers participating in the training programs. The evaluation also suggested that the program's impact could be further enhanced by increasing the availability of credit and other financial services to farmers. The program's geographic focus and context were shaped by Rwanda's agricultural sector, which is characterized by small-scale farming and limited access to markets. The program's interventions were designed to address these challenges and to improve the livelihoods of smallholder farmers in the target areas. Overall, the agricultural development initiative in Rwanda has made significant progress in improving the livelihoods of smallholder farmers in the target areas. The program's focus on sustainable agriculture practices, market linkage facilitation, and infrastructure development has helped to increase crop yields, improve food security, and enhance the income of farmers.