ACDI/VOCA Paraguay Website
Agriculture is an integral part of Paraguay's economy, accounting for ¼ of the GNP, 40% of employment, and half of the registered exports. Many of the country´s rural poor depend on agriculture for their livelihood. ACDI/VOCA's work in Paraguay began in 2002 with the implemention of the Cooperative Development Program (CDP) which strengthens agribusinesses, benefits the larger economy, and targets many of Paraguay´s poorest communities.
Interviewing agricultural producers in the Dept. of Concepcion, Paraguay.
Impact in Paraguay
- New approaches for financial data analysis
- Irrigation system development
- Advice for internal procedures improvement
- Strategic planning
- Definition of cooperatives and manager roles
- Swine nutrition and sanitation
- Leadership training
Members of the UPPAG, Paraguayan Union of Agricultural Producers, gather as part of an education in leadership program.
