Sustainable Rangeland Management in Al Faisaliyeh Area/ Madaba Governorate
In Al Faisaliyeh village/ Madaba governorate, characterized by its beautiful rural nature and moderate climate in addition to its significant tourist attractions, especially for religious tourism, such as Mount Nebo, Siyagha, and Al Mkhayat, An Noor Cooperative will implement this project which aims to maintain the rangeland productivity and contribute to sustaining the livelihoods of the local community through promoting the raising of a special breed of goats characterized by high milk yield and suitable for confined keeping, thus alleviating the pressure on natural rangeland. The project will also include an awareness component for livestock farmers and local community members
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Project Snapshot
Grantee:
An Noor Cooperative/ Al Faisaliyeh
Country:
Jordan
Area Of Work:
Land Degradation
Grant Amount:
US$ 34,000.00
Co-Financing Cash:
Co-Financing in-Kind:
US$ 37,994.00
Project Number:
JOR/OP3/Y2/06/04
Status:
Satisfactorily Completed
Project Characteristics and Results
Inovative Financial Mechanisms
A revloving system whereby beneficiaries return some of the newborn goats to the Cooperative so that other members of the community can benefit as well.
Promoting Public Awareness of Global Environment
Awareness sessions on the importance of preserving natural rangeland and plant cover will be organized by the Cooperative in cooperatio with the Directorate of Agriculture.
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SGP Country office contact
Mr. Anas Abdel Raouf Khasawneh
Phone:
00962/6/5100420 Ext: 246
Fax:
00962/6/5100430
Email:
Ms. Salsabeel Shishani
Email:
Address
UNDP Jordan/ shmeisani, Ishaq Al Edwan street/ P.O.Box 941631
Amman, Arab States, 11183
Amman, Arab States, 11183
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