An Impact Assessment Report on the Multiple-Cropping Project (KABSAKA), Sta. Barbara, Iloilo

Abstract

This article is a product of a nine-month training and application program implemented by the micro component of the Economic and Social Impact Analysis/Women in Development (ESIA/WID) and the Food Systems Program of the East-West Center Resource Systems Institute (RSI). It focuses on Kabusugan sa Kaumhan (KABSAKA) project launched in Santa Barbara, Iloilo. In particular, it discusses the level and extent of component technologies vis-a-vis land-use intensity, cropping pattern and input usage adoption by the farmers. Examination of socioeconomic, institutional and other perceived benefits accruing to beneficiaries is conducted.