Enhancing the Role of Solar Irrigation for Poverty Reduction Near Mt. Kilimanjaro
Enhancing the Role of Solar Irrigation for Poverty Reduction Near Mt. Kilimanjaro
Key Data
solar-powered water pumps at boreholes. Geological surveys are carried out to identify the best location for the installations and afterwards solar-powered irrigation systems are set up at three villages. The second approach puts the focus on traditional water irrigation schemes. Information on the existing canals and waterways is collected in order to decide how to best revive and integrate them into the overall irrigation schemes for each location. Additionally, throughout the project farmers are actively involved and trained in the maintenance of the solar PV installations to promote sustainability of the project. Farmers also receive training for agribusiness development to adapt their work to changing climate conditions. The project adopts a gender sensitive, bottomup, participatory and inclusive approach. The project was initiated by members of the local community, thus local ownership is very high. Furthermore, a joint Project Steering Committee (PSC) is formed to provide local administration to the project by reviewing and approving project work plans on a quarterly basis. The PSC is comprised of members from the local Hai District Council, Pangani Water Basin Board (PWBB), Climate Action Network Tanzania (CAN TZ), and representatives of
farmers/water user groups from the project villages.- Productive Use
- Community-based Approaches
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