Promotion of sustainable development of mountain areas in Africa through increasing awareness of and exchanging knowledge on mountain ecosystems.
Promotion of sustainable development of mountain areas in Africa through increasing awareness of and exchanging knowledge on mountain ecosystems.
The year 2002 was proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly as the International Year of Mountains (IYM). Since a large portion of tourist activities occurs in mountain areas, the year was also declared the International Year of Eco-tourism so as to forge linkages between Mountain eco-systems and eco-tourism activities. The main objective is to support participation of local actors in the African conference on Mountains and Highland Ecosystems
 
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Project Snapshot

Grantee:
African Mountains Association
Country:
Tanzania
Area Of Work:
Multifocal Area
Grant Amount:
US$ 41,596.00
Co-Financing Cash:
US$ 95,100.00
Co-Financing in-Kind:
Project Number:
TAN/COMPACT/CO/02/02
Status:
Satisfactorily Completed
Project Characteristics and Results
Policy Impact
A policy declaration on the need to conserve mountains in Africa was given. The declaration promoted the sense of conservation for mountain in Africa by all stakeholders.
Significant Participation of Indigenous Peoples
Due to language barriers and lack of translation facilities, participation of indigenous community was done through representatives.
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Indicators
Empowerment
Number of women participated / involved in SGP project 20
Empowerment
Number of indigenous people participated/involved in SGP project 20

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