US Government (USG) assistance in Paraguay is aimed at improving stability and security by strengthening democratic institutions and rule of law, increasing economic opportunities for vulnerable groups, encouraging a more efficient business environment and institutionalizing reform.

USAIDÂ’s

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role in Paraguay is to strengthen democracy and addressing the underlying inequality in Paraguay by promoting more effective government institutions and greater economic inclusion of women, the disabled, and the rural poor particularly in the Northern Zone of the Country USAID/Paraguay has established the following Project Purpose and Sub-Purposes for this 5 year economic growth activity:
Project Purpose:
Increased inclusive and sustainable economic development for small-scale producers, especially vulnerable populations.

•Sub-purpose 1:
Increased net income of small-scale producersÂ’ organizations and enterprises through value chains and market access.

•Sub-purpose 2:
Increased employment and business opportunities for women.