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This report presents field evidence from three major public financing schemes for large-scale rice irrigation in West Africa. The report assesses the cost-effectiveness of the schemes, the quality of their management, and the persistence of poverty and food insecurity. It shows that answering questions including, “what type of farmers get the best results?”, “how big should plot sizes be and with what tenure conditions?” and “what credit and marketing systems would support farmers effectively?” are needed if production is to be sustainably improved.

The report aims to help decision makers understand project outcomes and optimize the returns on State investment, both for the taxpayer and for individual farmers. It makes recommendations for action and for the better alignment of public policy objectives with the interests of a diverse set of smallholder farmers, from making better use of existing systems to improving the design of future projects.

The Second Environmental Performance Review of Kazakhstan takes stock of the progress made by Kazakhstan in the management of its environment since the country was first reviewed in 2000.

The Second Environmental Performance Review of the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia takes stock of the progress made by the country in the management of its environment since the country was first reviewed in 2003.

The Second Environmental Performance Review of Ukraine takes stock of the progress made by Ukraine in the management of its environment since the country was first reviewed in 1999.

The Second Environmental Performance Review of Uzbekistan takes stock of the progress made by Uzbekistan in the management of its environment since the country was first reviewed in 2001.