Reports on research conducted in five communities to determine the attitudes, practices and living conditions of potential target groups for a project to implement nonformal educational programmes for women.

Analyses the creation (in 1998) and evolution of the Professional Association of Mutual Financial Institutions, describes the history of the Association including the challenges and problems it faced and continues to confront.

Examines growth and production trends in the export and food sectors since the mid-70s, analysing in detail the production and marketing of rice and public policies towards this sector. Looks at the implications of the recent liberalisation of rice prices for poverty and income distribution.