Mark, Lundy2008-06-302008-06-302008http://hdl.handle.net/10625/35418http://www.alianzasdeaprendizaje.org/todos-los-contenidos/44-diversified-livelihoods-through-effective-agro-enterprise-interventions-creating-a-cumulative-learning-framework-between-ciat-and-development-ngo-in-central-americaThe learning alliance worked with 25 direct partner agencies and through their networks influenced 116 additional organizations. It contributed to change in organizations working with 33,000 rural families (approximately 175,000 people) in Honduras, Nicaragua, Guatemala and El Salvador. Rural enterprise development practices and knowledge management have improved as shown by increased effectiveness in existing projects and strategic new projects. These shifts contribute to a more efficient innovation system in favor of rural enterprise development through shared information, joint capacity building programs and large-scale, collaborative projects. For research partners, learning alliances have enabled development of stronger networks.1 digital fileapplication/pdfenPARTNERSHIPSCOLLABORATIONRURAL DEVELOPMENTPARTICIPATORY DEVELOPMENTRURAL ECONOMYKNOWLEDGE SHARINGAGRICULTURAL ENTERPRISESLATIN AMERICANORTH AND CENTRAL AMERICAIDRC Final Report