The control of water hyacinth in the lakes and river system of Akagera basin part of Rwanda, phase I Mihindi and Ihema Lakes
The project aims at reducing water weed in Akagera river, a main affluent of the Nile. The fist phase targetted two lakes that are crucial for existing wild animals living in the Akagera National Park, using mechanical control done by fishemen association and processing of haversted weeds done by 2 women associations.
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Project Snapshot
Grantee:
Rwanda Green Foundation
Country:
Rwanda
Area Of Work:
International Waters
Grant Amount:
US$ 49,876.00
Co-Financing Cash:
Co-Financing in-Kind:
US$ 20,837.00
Project Number:
RWA/OP3/2/06/04
Status:
Satisfactorily Completed
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Project Characteristics and Results
Capacity - Building Component
Field training of women in water hyacinth processing will be done in successuful GEF/SGP project in Uganda. Capacity building in marketting of products.
Significant Participation of Indigenous Peoples
No
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SGP Country office contact
Ms. Laure Bitetera Kananura
Phone:
+250 590443
Fax:
+250 576263
Email:
Address
UNDP, P.O. Box 445
Kigali
Kigali
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