The INCATA project, an initiative led by Rimisp – Latin American Center for Rural Development together with international partners, concludes a process of analysis that sought to unravel the dynamics of inclusive agricultural transformation. Research focused on Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Nigeria, Tanzania, Uganda, and the state of Odisha in India, resulting in a series of publications for decision makers, academics and rural sector actors.

One of the main findings and pillars of INCATA’s results is the importance of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in agrifood chains.

Often invisible, these actors operating between the farm and the consumer (processors, transporters and distributors) are the engine of food security and rural development. INCATA has shown that supporting this sector is the most direct path to agricultural transformation.

INCATA PROJECT PUBLICATIONS

In order for the evidence collected to serve as a basis for future studies and public policy decisions, the project has made available all of its products. These materials address both methodological aspects and technical recommendations derived from field work:

• Working Documents: 13 documents with in-depth and methodological analyses that support the project’s findings.
• Policy Briefs: 8 strategic documents specifically designed to guide the design of efficient public policies.
• Research Briefs: 10 executive summaries that synthesize scientific evidence for quick understanding.

The complete repository is available in the “Project Outputs” section of the INCATA project: https: //rimisp.org/project-outputs-incata/.

The culmination of the project’s face-to-face activities took place in Nairobi, Kenya, at a meeting that brought together Rimisp teams and their global counterparts to systematize lessons learned in the different geographical contexts in which the initiative operated.

The INCATA Project was a collaborative effort between Rimisp, Michigan State University (MSU), the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) and the Tegemeo Institute, with support from the Gates Foundation.