Enhancing the Role of Solar Irrigation for Poverty Reduction Near Mt. Kilimanjaro

Enhancing the Role of Solar Irrigation for Poverty Reduction near Mt. Kilimanjaro

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Key Data

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Organisation

Climate Action Network Tanzania (CAN TZ)

Duration

February 2021 - April 2023

Project Description

The project leverages a combination of two approaches. The first approach focusses on the installation of new 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.

GBE Component

Small Projects Fund

Categories

• Productive Use
• Community-based Approaches

Factsheet

Location

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Country SPF

Tanzania

Geographic coordinates of project site

3° 28' 34.61" S, 37° 23' 14.14" E

Latitude            Longitude

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• Enhancing the Role of Solar Irrigation for Poverty Reduction near Mt. Kilimanjaro
• Productive Use

• Community-based Approaches