The Regional Initiative works with governments in the region to facilitate access of producers to different assets (such as land, water, energy, and infrastructure) and rural financial services (loans, savings, insurances) as well as non-financial services (technical assistance, innovation and knowledge). One key aspect of its work is to strengthen producers’ organizations and involve communities in sustainable rural development, with particular attention to the development of social protection policies (cash transfers, employment training, etc.) and their links with productive policies and programmes in rural areas.