Project Detail

Production of Jatropha seeds for income generation and promotion of rural bio-enterprises, Monduli

For five years now, KAKUTE a technology development company in Arusha has been working with a US Based Foundation known as McKnight Foundation to assist women farmers in Monduli District to plan Jatropha trees with the view to increasing their income through selling of Jatropha seeds. The company has alsobeen carrying out experiments for production of soaps,oil for lighting and cooking. The comany has also been trying to produce bio diesel.

KAKUTE's main objective is to expand production of Jatropha for income generation and promotion of oil bio-enterprises.

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Project Snapshot

Grantee:

Kampuni ya Kusambaza Tekinolojia (KAKUTE LTD)

Country:

Tanzania

Area Of Work:

Climate Change Mitigation

Operational Phase:

Phase 2

Grant Amount:

US$ 21,267.00

Co-Financing Cash:

US$ 4,568.00

Co-Financing in-Kind:

US$ 9,400.00

Project Number:

TAN/04/02

Start Date:

9/2004

End Date:

12/2006

Status:

Satisfactorily Completed

Project Characteristics and Results

Inovative Financial Mechanisms

Financing is arranged on three levels: GEF/SGP; KAKUTE and women farmers.

Project sustainability

Jatropha products generate income, which is critical for project sustainability.

Planning non gef grant

Project has potential for upscaling to MSP without using non GEF Resources.

Planning gef grant

Project has potential for upscaling to MSP.

Policy Influence

Project provided inputs for the possible biofuel policy.

Replication of project activities

Project replicated in Monduli district.

Linkages gef projects

Project was not linked to any GEF project.

Emphasis on Sustainable Livelihoods

Seeds from Jatropha plants generates income which improves sustainable livelihoods.

Gender Focus

The project focus women farmers.

Significant Participation of Indigenous Peoples

The project involves indigenous peoples. Some of the project grantees are Maasai Women.

Policy Impact

The project is likely to provide input in the energy policy particularly if it succeeds to produce bio diesel on commercial levels.

Capacity - Building Component

The project provide - skills in the growing of Jatropha and use of its oil to produce a number of biodiversity products.

Promoting Public Awareness of Global Environment

The project seeks to provide alternative to convetional fuels. Therefore, it will promote public awareness on greenhouse gases, which are producted by convetional fuels.

Notable Community Participation

Women farmers participate by adopting Jatropha plants in their farms.

Project Results

(1) This project has provided an income generating opportunities for poor women farmers through the sale of Jatropha seeds.

(2) This project has imparted new knowledge and enterprenerial skills to poor women farmers. They now use Jatropha oil to make soaps and candles.

(3) The project has contributed to trials for the making of bio-diesel.

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