People's Empowerment Model through the PIDRA Programme in Central South Timor

摘要

The Participatory Integrated Development in Rainfed Areas (PIDRA) Programme is a collaborative activity between the Agency of Food Security (Indonesian Ministry of Agriculture) and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), pursuant to Loan Agreement No. 539-ID. The programme is intended to boost farmers' income, develop a sustainable farming system through the conservation of natural resources, encourage group farming and the participation of women as well as ensure food security inrural areas (BKP, 2006). The programme was implemented in two phases: 2001-2004 and 2004-2008.