Transforming Tenancy Arrangements for Resilience+
in Ethiopia
Sharecropping offers advantages to farmers: they need not make upfront payment for land rental at the beginning of the season (when their liquidity tends to be low) and they share the risk of crop failure with the landlord. However, sharecropping presents farmers with reduced incentive to invest in their crops, reducing agricultural productivity. This RIF project offers financial tools to help farmers transition to and thrive in fixed rent arrangements—boosting their income and productivity while managing their risk.
Blending Financial Tools for Comprehensive Risk Management in Nepal
Financial tools that allow farmers to effectively manage their risk are essential for Resilience+. While much work has been done around index insurance, this RIF project is built around cooperative-managed Mutual Assurance Pools. Contingent Lines of Credit and a Contingent Savings Account option complement the Mutual Assurance Pool to ensure farmers are compensated for their losses even when losses are widespread.
This section is under development.