MINAS GERAIS II R/D

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The objectives of the Second Minas Gerais Rural Development Project are to increase the production and productivity of 30,000 small farms and 1,100 non-farm enterprises, to increase rural employment opportunities and to improve social and physical infrastructure for the poorest rural areas of the State of Minas Gerais. Related objectives are to increase local participation in project activities and to improve institutional capability in project execution, monitoring and evaluation. The project provides for increased rural investment credit, the strengthening of agricultural services, technical assistance for small non-farm enterprises, improved physical infrastructure and social services, and the institutional development of participating agencies and project management.