Working at the state level, the World Bank conducted two agricultural sector risk assessments in Brazil, contributing to the strategic economic development and poverty reduction agendas of the Bahia and Paraiba State Governments. In each state, the assessments were undertaken in two phases: an Agricultural Sector Risk Identification and Prioritization (Volume I) and a Risk Management Strategy and Action Plan (Volume II).
The Bahia State Agricultural Sector Risk Assessment was conducted in close collaboration with the Regional Development and Action Company of Bahia (CAR) and the Secretariat of Agriculture of Bahia (SEAGRI). In the immediate term the study provides practical elements for the implementation of the Bahia Sustainable Rural Development Project – named Bahia Produtiva, which is currently implemented by CAR and is financed by a World Bank loan (8415-BR).
The Paraiba State Agricultural Sector Risk Assessment was conducted in close collaboration with the Cooperar agency, which is currently preparing a World Bank financed project, and the Secretary of Agriculture of Paraiba (SEDAP).
