rural development

516. WE EFFECT, Work in Cambodia

We intend to end poverty with gender equality. Doing this, we have supported 34 agriculture cooperatives in fives neighboring provinces. Together with our local partner organizations, we have delivered many interventions focused on promoting female entrepreneurship, inclusive financial services, market linkage, sustainable and climate change resilient agriculture, and protecting farmers rights through working for conducive […]

481. Bringing Rural Development Through a Multipurpose System

Half a century ago, South Korea was one of the poorest countries in the world, with rural life particularly harsh. In the aftermath of the Korean War, devastated communities were suffering from chronic food shortages. A government-led push created an agricultural cooperative system to revive the rural economy, eradicate poverty and improve the socio-economic status […]

444. Protecting small rice growers thanks to an innovative index-based crop insurance product

Agriculture is a key activity in Sri Lanka, but is mainly practiced by poor smallholders who farm very small parcels of land. Plus, farm yields are subject to unstable weather conditions and wide price fluctuations that threaten farmers’ incomes. Under such conditions, crop insurance is seen as essential to safeguarding farmer assets. But, to make […]