The Rural Capacity Building Project was launched in 2006 by Ethiopia’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MoARD) to make agricultural services and systems more responsive to clients' needs. In particular, a goal is to make clients aware of economically viable and environmentally sustainable technologies and practices. The project aims to make improvements in five major areas: agricultural technical and vocational education and training, agricultural extension services, agricultural research, information and communication systems within the MoARD, and agriculture market institutions. The project also seeks to improve women's participation in the extension system and to provide insight on HIV/AIDS and environmental issues in the region. KEY VARIABLES Farmers’ perception of the RCBP’s effectiveness Involvement with Development Agents (DA) and Farmer Training Centers (FTC) Involvement with Farmer Research Groups or Farmer Research Extension Groups Changes in household incomes and consumption Land plot maintenance and crop productivity Crop production and utilization Livestock utilization
