Local Community in the Management of Wadi Rajib Eco-system
In the north region of Jorda, in the beautiful area of Wadi Rajib, the Wadi Rajib Women Cooperative will implement the ?Local Community in the Management of Wadi Rajib Eco-system? project. The area is characterized by its magnificent scenery and abundant water which helped to form its special eco-system rich with biodiversity and abundance of indigenous species of forest and fruit trees which are significant in terms of agro-biodiversity. The project aims at helping farmers and community members to take measures that conserve their lands and the quality of their agricultural products, propagating significant species of fruit trees which are indigenous in the area, such as figs, olives, pomegranates and grapes. It will also contribute to the community livelihood as a result of improved agricultural productivity and improved irrigation efficiency, in addition to supporting several small income generating activities, such as bee- keeping, poultry raising, horses for plowing and establishment of nurseries to propagate above mentioned trees.
Project Snapshot
Grantee:
Wadi Rajib Women Cooperative
Country:
Jordan
Area Of Work:
Biodiversity
Grant Amount:
US$ 30,000.00
Co-Financing Cash:
Co-Financing in-Kind:
US$ 9,040.00
Project Number:
JOR/04/05
Status:
Satisfactorily Completed
Project Characteristics and Results
Capacity - Building Component
It is hoped that through particpating the training activities held by SGP and other partners, project management capabilities of the NGO would be enhanced. Proper monitoring and support by the project managment committee formed by the NGO to oversee project activities, and by the SGP will also assist the NGO in acquiring the necessary knowledge and skills to manage project of this kind.
A computer and printer and fax machine will be purcahsed by the project which will also help the NGO in conducting its work.
Notable Community Participation
The Cooperative is a community-based organization, with interests representing those of the local community. During the project-planning phase, the cooperative conducted consultations with local community members, several meetings were held for this purpose, two with the participation of the GEF Small Grants Programme team.
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SGP Country office contact
Mr. Anas Abdel Raouf Khasawneh
Phone:
00962/6/5100420 Ext: 246
Fax:
00962/6/5100430
Email:
Ms. Salsabeel Shishani
Email:
Address
UNDP Jordan/ shmeisani, Ishaq Al Edwan street/ P.O.Box 941631
Amman, Arab States, 11183
Amman, Arab States, 11183
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