Clean Water Project
Completed

Institutational capacity building and organic agriculture program and Program on Empowerment community access over Resources

This program integrates institutional capacity building, promotion of organic agriculture, and empowerment of communities over their resources. It aims to strengthen local organizations, enhance sustainable agricultural practices, and ensure equitable access and management of natural and economic resources, particularly for marginalized communities.

Not specified
Jan 01, 1999 - Jan 01, 2003

Project Overview

Limited institutional capacity, traditional farming practices, and unequal access to local resources hinder community development, agricultural productivity, and economic empowerment. This integrated program addresses these challenges by:

Strengthening the governance and management capacity of local institutions and farmer groups

Promoting organic and sustainable agriculture techniques to improve productivity and environmental resilience

Empowering communities to participate in the equitable management of natural and economic resources

Through training, demonstration plots, participatory resource management, and community mobilization, the program enhances livelihoods, food security, and sustainable development.

Problem Statement

Weak institutional systems, unsustainable farming methods, and inequitable resource access reduce community resilience and livelihoods. The program seeks to build organizational capacity, promote organic agriculture, and ensure communities have equitable control over local resources, fostering sustainable development and social inclusion.

Our Approach

Institutional Strengthening – Building governance, planning, and management skills of local organizations and cooperatives

Organic Agriculture Promotion – Training farmers in eco-friendly farming techniques, composting, and bio-fertilizers

Demonstration & Practical Learning – Establishing model farms and participatory field schools

Community Resource Empowerment – Educating communities about rights, participatory management, and equitable resource allocation

Project Objectives

  1. Strengthen institutional capacity of local organizations and farmer groups
  2. Promote adoption of organic and sustainable agricultural practices
  3. Enhance equitable access and management of community resources
  4. Foster sustainable and environmentally responsible development

Project Timeline

Institutational capacity building and organic agriculture program and Program on Empowerment community access over Resources
Completed
1999-2003