Language:
English
Pages:
8 Seiten
,
Illustrationen
Series Statement:
Good-Practice-Reihe 10B
Uniform Title:
Landwirtschaftliche Produktion und Nahrungssicherheit in der Amhara Region
Keywords:
Äthiopien Amhara
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Landwirtschaft
;
Bewässerung
;
Ernährung
;
Entwicklungszusammenarbeit
Abstract:
The project " Multi-dimensional food and nutrition security in Amhara ", carried out by Welthungerhilfe and the Ethiopian non-governmental organisation ORDA (Organization for Rehabilitation and Development in Amhara), works in three woredas (districts) in the highlands of Northern Ethiopia. Around 10,400 smallholder households, or a total of 50,000 people, benefit from the project measures. The project addresses the problem of food security in the region from several angles. On the one hand, agricultural production is increased and thus more food is produced directly on the smallholder farm. Erosion control, compost formation, irrigation and other measures help to sustainably increase agricultural production. Instead of just one harvest a year previously in rainfed agriculture, small farmers can now achieve up to three harvests a year. On the other hand, improved storage models are made available in order to mini- mise the high post-harvest losses. A third area of intervention is the further training of men and women in improved hygiene and nutrition, combined with gender training. Participation in the project has led to a quantitative and qualitative improvement in nutrition and a higher income for all families surveyed in this study. The introduction of savings and credit groups helps people to use their additional income profitably. The additional income is first invested in the education and care of the children. In addition to the economic impact of the project, the farmers also appreciate its social effects, which have increased the standing of poor families and strengthened cohesion in the community
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