Sierra Natural Resources Management & Poverty Alleviation Project

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The general objective of the Sierra-Natural Resources Management and Poverty Alleviation Project is to help alleviate the poverty of rural Sierra people. Specific project objectives are to assist the poor to: (1) improve sustainable management of natural resources through soil conservation measures and reforestation at the micro-catchment level; (2) increase rural production and productivity through introduction of irrigation and improved agricultural practices; and (3) strengthen their rural organizations so that they can become autonomous and sustainable entities. The project has four components: (1) participative identification and formulation of rural investments in micro-catchments; (2) rural investments; (3) strengthening of rural community institutions; and (4) logistical support and training to the implementing agency (PRONAMACHCS).