An assessment of agricultural input markets was completed and an action plan to develop these markets was prepared. The action plan identified policy, institutional, and human capital-related constraints to the participation of the private sector in agricultural input markets. The proposed measures include creation of a favorable policy environment, development of human capital, strengthening of regulatory and market information systems, improved access to finance and exchange rate stability. USAID/Nigeria has funded a project to implement the action plan in Nigeria. Collaborators include the International Institute for Tropical Agriculture (IITA), the West African Rice Development Association (WARDA), SG 2000, USAID, and the Federal Government of Nigeria.

For more information on this project, contact Dr. Balu L. Bumb—bbumb@ifdc.org)

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