Table of Contents
Abbreviations and acronyms I. Background and rationale II. The macro economic and sectoral context III. IFAD strategy and operations IV. Implementation experience and issues A. Farming systems B. Rural credit C. Socio-economic aspects D. Organization and management V. Impact of the portfolio to date VI. sustainability of benefits VII. Strategic lessons and recommendations A. Sharper poverty focus B. Participation, gender aspects and the involvement of NGOs C. Pro-poor credit policy D. Environmental considerations E. The sustainability of farming systems F. Decentralization and the enabling environment VIII. Summary areas for policy dialogue IX. Operational recommendations