Formation of water user association and River Namwi catchments for sustainable irrigation at Mwasha Irrigation Scheme.
The main objective of this project is to conserve River Namwi in the view of increasing productivity of Mwasha irrigation canal in Masama East Ward. The project also has the objective of promoting food and cash crop production in order to improve household food security and reduce income poverty.
This project will work to enhance the capacity of leaders and farmers on scheme management skills so as to enhance operation and maintenance of the irrigation system. The project will achieve these objectives through rehabilitation of Mwasha irrigation canal and tree planting along the river.
This project will work to enhance the capacity of leaders and farmers on scheme management skills so as to enhance operation and maintenance of the irrigation system. The project will achieve these objectives through rehabilitation of Mwasha irrigation canal and tree planting along the river.
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Project Snapshot
Grantee:
Mwasha Water User Group
Country:
Tanzania
Area Of Work:
Land Degradation
Grant Amount:
US$ 26,555.00
Co-Financing Cash:
Co-Financing in-Kind:
US$ 2,788.45
Project Number:
TAN/COMPACT/GEF/06/20
Status:
Satisfactorily Completed
Project Characteristics and Results
Capacity - Building Component
(1) Participatory approach:The project intends to train community on proper water management,operation and maintenance of the irrigation furrow.
(2) Training:Training is investment in human capital- The envisaged training to be imparted to the community will make them acquire knowledge and skills which will have long term effect that will promote sustainability.
Linkages gef projects
N-A
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Indicators
Empowerment
Number of women participated / involved in SGP project
1820
Biophysical
Hectares of degraded land rest
300
Livehood
Increase in household income by increased income or reduced costs due to SGP project
60
Livehood
Number of households who have benefited* from SGP project
700
Livehood
Number of individuals (gender diaggregated) who have benefited* from SGP project
3500
SGP Country office contact
Mr. Faustine Donald Ninga
Email:
Ms. Stella Zaarh
Email:
Address
UN House, P.O. Box 9182, PSSSF Commercial Complex, Sam Nujoma Road, Kinondoni.
Dar es Salaam, Dar es salaam Region, 255-22
Dar es Salaam, Dar es salaam Region, 255-22
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