The last decade has witnessed a transformation in the architecture of international development assistance driven by commitment to achieving the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), the introduction of country-led Poverty Reduction Strategies (PRSs) and efforts to bring about increased alignment and harmonization of development assistance behind national development goals. During the period a variety of policy and aid approaches have been used in agriculture and rural development (A&RD) to accelerate progress towards more effective aid delivery and stronger results on the ground. The Sector-Wide Approach (SWAps) is one such approach.