USAID/Peru: Health System Strengthening (HSS) Activity

The training programs emphasized the importance of crop rotation, composting, and conservation agriculture, and were tailored to the specific needs of small-scale farmers in the region. The initiative's focus on women-headed households was a deliberate strategy to address the disproportionate impact of poverty and food insecurity on women and girls in Rwanda. The evaluation also highlighted the importance of integrating market access interventions with agricultural training and infrastructure development to achieve sustainable and equitable outcomes. The initiative's success was attributed to a combination of factors, including the effective engagement of local stakeholders, the use of participatory approaches to identify and address community needs, and the provision of technical assistance and capacity building support to farmers and local institutions. The initiative's impact was also influenced by the broader policy and institutional context in Rwanda, which has made significant investments in agricultural development and poverty reduction in recent years.