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Management of water sources for sustainable irrigation in Mitroo Scheme

Water resources are becoming scarce in many parts around Mt. Kilimanjaro. In South Uru Ward where the Mitroo irrigation scheme is located, villagers are concern about conservation of water resources and through this project they will reduce water losses on this scheme. In the implementation of this project trees will be planted on river banks and the law of keeping away any human activities within the 30 meters from the river will be implemented.
The other objective of this project is to facilitate 750 households in managing water sources in order to improve agricultural activities along Mitroo irrigation scheme.

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Project Snapshot

Grantee:

Trans-Regional Environment Technology Association

Country:

Tanzania

Area Of Work:

Biodiversity

Operational Phase:

Phase 3

Grant Amount:

US$ 24,978.00

Co-Financing Cash:

US$ 1,920.00

Co-Financing in-Kind:

US$ 3,400.00

Project Number:

TAN/COMPACT/GEF/05/04

Start Date:

10/2005

End Date:

12/2007

Status:

Satisfactorily Completed

Project Characteristics and Results

Notable Community Participation

Local communities will provide un skilled labourto the implementation of the project.

Planning gef grant

N/A

Planning non gef grant

N/a

Inovative Financial Mechanisms

Project financing will be shared between COMPACT Project, District Government and local communities.

Gender Focus

Project will improve the agricultural activities which will provide relief to women who are engaged in farming work.

Emphasis on Sustainable Livelihoods

Project will increase crop production, which in turn will address food and income poverty for sustainable livelhood.

Significant Participation of Indigenous Peoples

Project will involve local communities, who are natives of the area.

Policy Impact

Project will provide policy feedback on the suitability and feasibility of small scale irrigation scheme in reduction of food poverty.

Capacity - Building Component

Project will train farmers who are using Mitroo scheme in operation and maintenance ofthe irrigation systems.

Promoting Public Awareness of Global Environment

Project would promote public awareness conservation of water recources of Mt. Kilimanjaro World Heritage site.

Linkages gef projects

The project has a link with a large GEF project in conservation of Pangani river basin.

Replication of project activities

The project has been replicated by other villagers

Project sustainability

The project has provided training to water users association which represent 750 households to manage water sources in Mitroo irrigation scheme .The project will reduce soil erosion and reduce food poverty among these households

Policy Influence

The project will provide positive feedback on the contribution of small scale irrigation farming of reducing food poverty.

Project Results

Project will increase food security in Uru Village and reduce food poverty.

The project will impart skills on soil and water management to the farmers in Mitroo irrigation scheme'
The project will contribute to the conservation of Mt. Kilimanjaro water resources and reduced water related conflict between upstream and downstream users.

The project has established management practices by construction of contour strips and grass strips. The project has also done construction and cement lining of 400m of the Mitroo irrigational canal.

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Indicators

Biophysical

Number of local policies informed in biodiversity focal area 2

Empowerment

Number of women participated / involved in SGP project 2295

Empowerment

Number of indigenous people participated/involved in SGP project 4500

Empowerment

Number and type of support linkages established with local governments/authorities 1

Livehood

Number of households who have benefited* from SGP project 750

Livehood

Number of individuals (gender diaggregated) who have benefited* from SGP project 4500

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