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Training on Biogas technology

One of the key benchmarks for the GEF Small Grants Programme is to show that it has been able to establish synergies with the large GEF. The project main objective is to share GEF/SGP experiences in low cost household biogas models with the E-Border Project under an experience exchange arrangement. The initiative is also undertaken as a means of attaining GEF and GEF/SGP collaboration benchmark as required by the Project Document. The NGO will undertake training of stakeholders in Biogas Technology from the GEF Cross Border Project sites of Bukoba, Monduli and Same.

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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$ 8,703.00

Co-Financing Cash:

US$ 870.00

Co-Financing in-Kind:

Project Number:

TAN/01/12

Start Date:

10/2001

End Date:

12/2002

Status:

Satisfactorily Completed

Project Characteristics and Results

Notable Community Participation

75% of practical aspect of training conducted by trainees.

Promoting Public Awareness of Global Environment

Biogas aim at reducing emmission of greenhouse gases which in turn contribute to improving the global environment.

Gender Focus

Biogas reduce women's workload through improved cooking methodology.

Emphasis on Sustainable Livelihoods

Biogas technology promotes livelihood through improved cooking methodology and promotion of organic farming.

Planning gef grant

N/A

Inovative Financial Mechanisms

Project financing was shared between GEF/SGP and local communities. Project planning involved a large GEF project on crossborder biodiversity project.

Capacity - Building Component

The project aim at training GEF stakeholders in biogas technology. The project is therefore 100% C-B.

Replication of project activities

The project has been replicated by community memebrs without SGP support

Policy Impact

The project provides a policy feedback on the viability of biogas technology as an alternative source of energy to fuelwood in line with the National Energy Policy.

Project sustainability

The project trained technicians on biogas technology. Goverment leaders in Same , Monduli and Bukoba were made aware on the availability of Biogas technology

Linkages gef projects

The project was part of the X-border project

Planning non gef grant

This technology has been replicated and applied by the local communities without the GEF support.

Significant Participation of Indigenous Peoples

Training in this project focussed at indigenous communities around protected forest reserves.

Policy Influence

feedback provided to Policy on environmental conservation and sustainble energy

Project Results

Project shared biogas experiences with stakeholders involved in a GEF FSP project. The experiences were well received. Most of stakeholders adopted experiences from the GEF/SGP.

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Indicators

Biophysical

Number of national policies informed in climate change focal area 30

Empowerment

Number of women participated / involved in SGP project 11

Empowerment

Number of indigenous people participated/involved in SGP project 2

Empowerment

Innovative financial mechanisms put in place through SGP project 0

Livehood

Number of households who have benefited* from SGP project 51

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