GOVERNMENT OF ZANZIBAR
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, NATIONAL RESOURCES, ENVIRONMENT AND COOPERATIVES
Department of Irrigation
The project rationale (overall objective) is to create better living and working conditions of the rural population of the districts of Micheweni and Wete in Pemba, through improved incomes and food security, resulting from increased employment opportunities and intensified agriculture.
The project document for the Consolidation phase of the PSSIP lists the following
outputs:
1. Ongoing irrigation and improved rain fed schemes completed (by use of labour based methods), consolidated and operational
2. Operation and maintenance procedures developed and put in place, including water user fees
3. Summarise findings and recommendations regarding lessons learned, in order to develop a resource base for future rural irrigation development in Zanzibar, including linkages with related organisations and programs
