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Rural Development Project in the Central Eastern Region (PRODERO)
PRODERO was IFAD's first initiative in Honduras
and was a pioneering project in the diffusion of soil conservation
techniques and particularly in developing environmental awareness
among poor people and technical staff. Objective of the project was
to help 8,400 families overcome chronic poverty by developing the
local potential for self-development of families and local organizations,
and by ensuring farmers' access to productive and financial resources.
Some participants who received training in improved production methods
and conservation of natural resources have set up their own schools
or enterprises and are themselves training farmers and technical workers.
In addition, the channeling of resources to zones near areas of conflict
has helped reduce social tension and contributes to peace.
Source: IFAD
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Total cost: US$17 million
IFAD loan: US$12.3 million
Duration: 1998-2004
Geographical area: 11 municipalities in the El Parafso and Olancho departments
Directly benefiting: 8,400 poor rural households
Status: closed
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