menace of drought for food security
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Joachim Ibeziako EzejiRural Africa Water Development Project (RAWDP)
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Throughout Nigeria, people arebecoming increasingly affected
by extreme climate and
environmental change events. Worsening droughts anderosion in particular is ruining
the lives and livelihood of many
households and has continuedto hamper farming activities.
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Scenes of Activity
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Activities:Promotion of activities
that conserves water,control soil degradation andenhances productivity in
the field e.g. Agronomic, Vegetative, Structural Management measures
The training of 600 localfarmers and 21 focal persons
Problems: Water mismanagement,Inappropriate land use,Poor knowledge of anti-drought
measures by farmersLand degradation such as soil erosionLimited potential for dry season
farming through soil and waterconservation,
Lack of rain water harvestingtechnology Conflicts over limited water resources
etc
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Scenes of devastation
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Challenges:Logistic costs
e.g. the high cost of connecting variouscommunities via road transportationand other logistics etc
Meeting fund raisingtarget of US$500,000Communal strife and
conflicts over localstreams
Poverty
Mitigation:
Involving he communities n all parts of the project cycle
Nominating a youth member of
participating communities for training asProject Focal Person.
Some activities made to runconcurrently
Adroit management of the sensitivities
Prioritization of the objectives of theproject
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Impact of implementedactivity
The facilitation of pro-poor governancemechanisms
The unleashing of the creative ability of local farmers
The adoption of conservationagriculture
Reducing conflicts over water A comprehensive understanding the
natural environment Supporting 600 poor farmers in 21
communities Enhanced income from growing cropse.g. maize, cassava, groundnut, cabbages,
carrots, onions and tomatoes, as well asagro-forestry etc.
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Major stakeholdersRural Africa Water Development
Project (RAWDP)
The 21 local communities especially,farmers themselves, the women groupsand land owners etc
Volunteering staffs of local universities
Officials of government departments atthe local government etc
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SustainabilityProject an outcome of 2005 field training in NanyukiKenyaPromotes adaptation to Climate ChangeEasy and high potential to up-scale and replicateNeed for goodwill in communitiesFund raising activities through sales of our videodocumentaries and promotional stickers as well as the
Dedicate a tree initiativeFacilitator skills
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Commitment:
Documentation of these practices Documentation of indigenous knowledge
Adoption of Agro-forestry, minimum tillage, terraces, water pond, roof catchment and others etc Farmers to- farmer peer review activities 1000 trees have successfully been planted Evaluating and disseminating of knowledge Food security guaranteed
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Lessons Learnt:
Diffusion of knowledge or knowledge sharing indrought management
Application of simple land management options An understanding of the benefits accruable by farmersEase of adaptation
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