This document describes the methodology used in the Dominican Republic with initial funding from PACT (Private Agencies Collaborating Together) and the Dominican Government. The programme began in 1977 with a loan to a pilot project in El Rio, Constanza, for a group of 8 women to diversify their sewn products. Eight years later, Annual Reports indicate that over 100 loans have been made in the following areas of productions: agriculture, livestock rearing, handicraft, food-processing and rural services. In addition, over 750 training sessions in rural organization, production techniques and business skills have been held for over 2000 women. (MIBA)