USAID/Jordan Water Security and Resilience Assessment

The training emphasized the importance of crop rotation, composting, and conservation tillage to improve soil fertility and reduce erosion. The plots also served as a platform for farmers to share knowledge and best practices. This may be attributed to the fact that women are often responsible for managing household food security and are more likely to adopt practices that improve crop yields and reduce post-harvest losses. The evaluation also showed that the program had a positive impact on poverty reduction, with 22% of program participants reporting a reduction in poverty levels. The findings suggest that the agricultural development initiative has been successful in improving food security and reducing poverty in Rwanda. The program's success can be attributed to the combination of farmer training, infrastructure development, and market linkage facilitation. The training programs empowered farmers with knowledge and skills to adopt sustainable agriculture practices, while the infrastructure development improved access to markets and reduced transportation costs. The market linkage facilitation helped farmers to connect with buyers and sell their produce at competitive prices. The program's impact is expected to be sustained in the long term, as farmers continue to adopt sustainable agriculture practices and improve their livelihoods.