Livelihood Improvement Programme Takhar (LIPT) – Bridging Phase

Progetto concluso

Widespread poverty and malnutrition, weak institutions and scarce public services characterize the environment in the mountainous areas of North-Eastern Afghanistan. The Livelihood Improvement Programme Takhar (LIPT) is improving the living conditions of the rural population in Rustaq district through income generating activities and the promotion of sustainable natural resource management techniques. This last phase will allow a significant upscaling of the successful initiatives of LIPT.

Paese/Regione Tema Periodo Budget
Afghanistan
Agricoltura e sicurezza alimentare
Canbiamento climatico ed ambiente
Acqua
Sviluppo della catena di valore agricola (til 2016)
Risorse idriche in agricoltura
Environmental policy
01.04.2016 - 31.12.2017
CHF 1'991'000
Contesto

The implementation area of LIPT is situated in North-Eastern Afghanistan. The district of Rustaq is overwhelmingly rural, with a majority of people depending on rain-fed agriculture. Rapid population growth, degradation of natural resources, effects of climate change, physical inaccessibility and insecurity in surrounding provinces contribute to poverty and vulnerability of the families in Rustaq.

Obiettivi

Poor families in rural Rustaq district improve their livelihoods thanks to improved natural resource management and rural economic development.

Gruppi target

The proposed bridging phase of the successful interventions under LIPT III allows integrating an additional 12 villages in the watersheds for the Natural Resource Management component and an additional 12 villages closer to Rustaq town for the Rural Economic Development component.
Overall, approximately 4500 additional families (an estimated 20’000 people) will benefit from the extension. Support to the approximately 40’000 beneficiaries already covered by LIPT III will continue with a focus on capacity building and consolidation of the achievements.

Effetti a medio termine
  • Farmers and communities adopt natural resource management practices to maintain/increase soil fertility, range land, water resources and forest coverage.
  • Cooperative members apply improved techniques and increase the yield and quality of their produce.
  • Women contribute to household income by engaging in culturally adapted and accepted economic activities.
Risultati

Risultati principali attesi:  

  • Natural Resource Management committees apply and disseminate new techniques.
  • Farmers in the watersheds implement reforestation campaigns, pasture rehabilitation and bio-engineering measures.
  • Fruit cooperatives provide training and inputs to its members.
  • Cooperative members set up new orchards and vineyards.
  • Women’s groups coordinate income-generating activities.
  • Women improve vegetable and milk production.


Risultati fasi precedenti:  

  • Natural Resource Management practices to reduce erosion and increase soil-fertility have been successfully implemented and are being replicated by farmers.
  • Benefits of reforestation campaigns and orchard establishment are starting to materialize.
  • Women’s groups have been set up and manage income-generating activities.
  • The fruit cooperative is operating self-sustainably and its services benefit 250 members and other farmers.
  • Twenty Natural Resource Management Committees and two Watershed Associations are well-established and have become important local governance institutions beyond their core mandate.


Direzione/Ufficio responsabile DSC
Credito Cooperazione allo sviluppo
Partner del progetto Partner contrattuale
Organizzazione svizzera senza scopo di lucro
  • Terre des Hommes Lausanne


Altri partner

n/a

Coordinamento con altri progetti e attori

Coordination with a road construction project implemented in the same area by TdH together with AF Iteco: the Labour-Based Road Construction (LBRC) project and close collaboration with local authorities (district governor, district representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock).

Budget Fase in corso Budget Svizzera CHF   1'991'000 Budget svizzero attualmente già speso CHF   1'834'876
Fasi del progetto

Fase 4 01.04.2016 - 31.12.2017   (Completed)

Fase 3 01.04.2012 - 30.09.2017   (Completed)