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Reversing degradation of natural resources on Mount Kilimanjaro Ecosystem through tree based livelihood options.

The Mount Kilimanjaro inhabitants ( the Chagga) are known for their local skills in maintaining traditional agroforestry systems over years. However, the sustainability of this system is threatened du eto growing population pressure, failures of the coffee industry and fast changing social- economic dynamics. Due to this economic changes the outcome has been encroachment on the forest leading to environmental degradation and fast growing poverty rates.

The project objective is to increase income and create alternative livelihood opportunities for communities living in the 1000-1700m above sea level zone so as to reduce pressure on protected areas and reverse natural resources degradation in Mount Kilimanjaro Ecosystem.

Project Snapshot

Grantee:

FLORESTA

Country:

Tanzania

Area Of Work:

Land Degradation

Operational Phase:

Phase 3

Grant Amount:

US$ 18,566.00

Co-Financing Cash:

Co-Financing in-Kind:

US$ 4,641.50

Project Number:

TAN/COMPACT/GEF/06/16

Start Date:

12/2006

End Date:

12/2008

Status:

Satisfactorily Completed

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Project Characteristics and Results

Significant Participation of Indigenous Peoples

1. Local inhabitants of Kilimanjaro will benefit from the project. It is expected that indigenous knowledge will be used by the project for its sucess.

Promoting Public Awareness of Global Environment

1. Public awareness on land degradation will be raised as they will be trained on sustainable land management practices.

Capacity - Building Component

1. The project includes trainings in various areas such as market chain and marketing skills, production and establishment of high value trees seedlings, harvesting principles, post- harvesting handling ,sustainable land management , etc.

Policy Impact

1. The project may influence land management policies at local and district levels.

Notable Community Participation

1. The project will involve community in its implementation hence participatory development of project interventions.Local government authorities at village and district levels will also be involved.

Emphasis on Sustainable Livelihoods

1. With improved production, marketing skills, it is expected that there will be improved livelihood to the project beneficiaries. It is expected that trained beneficaireis will be in a position to apply the acquired skills.

Gender Focus

1.The project intends to have representation of women and youths. Women will be in a better position in thier households as there will be reduced walking distances in search of wood fuel .

Inovative Financial Mechanisms

N/A

Planning gef grant

N/A

Planning non gef grant

N/A

Policy Influence

Project impact reflects in Local Governance authority and community development plans

Replication of project activities

The project is intended to be replicated in the nearby villages around Marangu and Arisi villages

Project sustainability

The project will be sustainable througth the awareness on the sustainable natural resources management .

Linkages gef projects

This project will be in line with the large GEF project on Land management in Kilimanjaro which will start soon

Project Results

- The project will contribute in increasing income and create altenative livelhood opportunities. The project will also provide marketing skills to the community members participating in the project, this will increase the value of tree products.

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Indicators

Empowerment

Number of CBOs / NGOs participated / involved in SGP project 5

Biophysical

Number of local policies informed in land degradation focal area 10

Livehood

Increase in household income by increased income or reduced costs due to SGP project 200

Livehood

Number of households who have benefited* from SGP project 166

Livehood

Number of individuals (gender diaggregated) who have benefited* from SGP project 1000

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