USAID's Investments for Agriculture in Philippines - Dollars to Results (Pilot Project)

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Agriculture in Philippines

Results of USAID's Agriculture spending in Philippines in 2011
Agriculture $3.2 M
Economic Opportunity $1.8 M
Infrastructure $19.7 M
Macroeconomic Foundation for Growth $800 K
Private Sector Competitiveness $8.5 M
Trade and Investment $3.9 M
Total Economic Development $37.9 M
$3.2 M

USAID’s agriculture program focuses on improving agribusiness competitiveness, attracting new private sector investments in value-added processing, and providing a sustainable source of livelihood for people in the Phillipines. 

Why Our Work Matters…

Every 1 percent increase in agricultural income per capita reduces the number of people living in extreme poverty by between 0.6 and 1.8 percent.

Results

3,171 people received short term agricultural enabling environmental training or productivity/food security training

Training refers to the formal or informal transfer of significant knowledge and skills which enhance capacity for agricultural policy formulation and implementation, key for transformational development. People trained include those whom significant knowledge or skills have been imparted through formal or informal means. In-country and off-shore training are included. Knowledge or skills gained through technical assistance activities is included. Training in agriculture enhances human capacity for policy formulation and implementation which is key to transformational development.

13 organizations undertook capacity or competency strengthening

After undergoing assessments in six areas (governance, management practices, human resources, financial resources, service delivery, and external relations), agricultural organizations and institutions then undergo capacity/competency strengthening in one or more of these areas as they become more efficient and productive entities.

Grains dryer in Alamada, North Cotabato.

USAID’s Growth with Equity in Mindanao Program aims to reduce losses of crops due to inadequate drying and has built 350 solar dryers, including a grains dryer in Alamada, North Cotabato.

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