Increasing productivity among small farmers and fisherfolk (SFF) is important if the country is to further reduce poverty. In 2019, the AFF sector accounted for 9.2 percent of GDP and slightly less than a fourth of total employment, but still accounted for majority of the poor. The provision of...

This review examines portions of the vast literature on rural financial markets and household behavior in the face of risk and uncertainty and limited commitment. In addition to examining household strategies and bilateral contracting we place particular emphasis on studying the important role...