Estudio de Factibilidad para la implementación de huertos familiares para el fortalecimiento de la seguridad alimentaria de los habitantes de las comunidades La Barca y Canchimalero de la parroquia Valdez, Cantón Eloy Alfaro, Provincia de Esmeraldas año 2024

Abstract

Abstract: The implementation of family gardens is proposed for families in the La Barca and Canchimalero communities of the Eloy Alfaro canton of the province of Esmeraldas with the main objective of increasing the availability of food and improving food security. The Logical Framework Methodology was used to identify the problem to be solved, its causes and effects, and based on this, propose means to address them. Market research was also carried out to identify the demand and supply of food, the problems and challenges that communities face for the implementation of the gardens and their willingness to get involved in the project. The proposal is summarized in a Logical Framework Matrix that has five components. The estimated duration and cost will be 18 months and $38,700 respectively. The project will be sponsored by the Ministry of the Environment, Water and Ecological Transition (MAATE)