Finally, intervention that rely on local organizations for important implementation actions, but which take place in uncongenial policy environments, will be undertaken only when provision is made for necessary adjustments in the overall national economic and administrative policy framework. Thus, private sector initiatives in the realms of agricultural development, agribusiness development, and development of small- and mediumscale industries will analyze, build upon, and, where necessary, support the roles of relevant local organizations. The capacities of intended beneficiaries must be taken into account throughout, since the type of private organization selected will determine who benefits as a result of such programs. Banks, for instance, reach a very different clientele than voluntary associations. As more experience is gathered, it may be possible at some future point to issue comprehensive Agency-wide guidance on these crucial matters.
Institutional development is critical to sustained economic progress.
This policy paper is meant to increase A.M.'s capacity to undertake institutional development, by focusing attention on the often overlooked category of local organizations. Understanding of, and, where necessary, support for local organizations will be an element of institutional development in all country programs. Visit our contact page to find the appropriate resource.