The main goal of this research is to compare those two alternatives – conventional versus index insurance – in the specific context of Ecuador.

This presentation took place in Lima, Peru on July 11, 2011 discussing the fiscal support the insurance industry needs to better support smaller farm holders.

This presentation took place in Lima, Peru on July 11, 2011 and explores the benefits of better public and private sector organization in efforts exploring index insurance.

This paper, which is primary methodological, seeks to facilitate future efforts to accumulate knowledge and understanding of how index insurance works and whether or not it is likely to deliver on the promise of positive impacts on household welfare and efficiency of the rural economy.