Project Detail

Establishment of a Centre of Excellence for Biogas Technology (CEBITEC) Phase II

As the cost for establishment of the Centre was beyond the ceiling approved under the Small Grants Programme, it was agreed to provide support by phases. The first phase amounted to Tshs. 37,425,000/= was paid through UNDP TRAC Resources. The Centre is established as an instrument that will promote systematic dissemination of biogas technology in Tanzania and Africa at large.

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Project Snapshot

Grantee:

Foundation for Sustainable Rural Development

Country:

Tanzania

Area Of Work:

Climate Change Mitigation

Operational Phase:

Phase 2

Grant Amount:

US$ 40,881.00

Co-Financing Cash:

US$ 6,352.00

Co-Financing in-Kind:

US$ 10,000.00

Project Number:

TAN/01/02

Start Date:

10/2001

End Date:

12/2002

Status:

Satisfactorily Completed

Project Characteristics and Results

Notable Community Participation

75% of project work is done by communities.

Capacity - Building Component

Communities learn how to install, operate and maintain biogas plants

Planning gef grant

N/A

Planning non gef grant

N/A

Gender Focus

Principle beneficiaries of this tehnology are women

Promoting Public Awareness of Global Environment

Project aim at reducing greenhouse gas emmissions globally through awareness creation and wide adoption.

Inovative Financial Mechanisms

Project financing was shared between Grantee and GEF/SGP.

Policy Impact

Project provided policy feedback on the suitability of biogas technologt as alternative source of energy to fuelwood.

Project sustainability

The Center will train and research on future biogas technologies and promotion o the use of bogas.

Linkages gef projects

The center has a linkage with the GEF larger project on conservation of Eastern Arc Mountains.

Replication of project activities

The establishmen of the center has been replicated in other countries

Significant Participation of Indigenous Peoples

The project is targetted at Indigenous peoples.

Emphasis on Sustainable Livelihoods

Use of biogas reduce deforestation. Effluent promote sustainable agricutlure.

Policy Influence

policy establichment on sustainable energy in rural areas on implementatio of environmental conservation provided

Project Results

(1) Centre of Excellence for biogas technology was established at Morogor, Tanzania.

(2) The Centre provided technical information through workshops, brochures and newsletters.

(3) Technicians from the Centre were invited by UNDP to disseminate biogas technology to three african countries namely Ugandam, Cameroon and Nigeria.

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Indicators

Biophysical

Number of local policies informed in climate change focal area 45

Empowerment

Number of women participated / involved in SGP project 30

Livehood

Increase in household income by increased income or reduced costs due to SGP project 1

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