Nicaragua Compact - Rural Business Development Services

Summary: MCC’s $113 million Nicaragua Compact (2006–2011) supported those living in the Leon and Chinandega region through three projects; this was the $33 million Rural Business Development Project. The project developed business plans with approximately 8,000 farmers, approximately 6,500 of whom adopted improved techniques by implementing these business plans. The program aimed to increase farm productivity, product quality, and access to markets, which in turn would increase farm income, employment, and investment.