The World Bank has been funding projects to help improve agriculture and rural development since the 1970s. These projects aim to increase the productivity and incomes of low-income groups in rural areas. The projects cover areas like irrigation, fertilizer, rural development, agricultural extension, credit extension, and comprehensive projects. While these programs have influenced government policies, they have had limited success in expanding income and employment opportunities. Poverty-focused programs need to be long-term and focus on community development and self-sufficiency for real success.