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CARE AGROFORESTRY PROJECT
Figures are indicative, and subject to revision
Some projects may contain substantial non-forest related components
Funder reference :110-680-002
Funded through :Procurement, Appointments and NGO Department
Bilateral - JFS
Year :1992
Engaged :535,675 Euro
Further information :Summary provided by DFID
Information in the TROPICS system is provisional only
Comments and suggestions to tropics@odi.org.uk
 

Summary provided by DFID

Implementing Agency:
Department For International Development (PAND)

Managing Institute:
CARE International UK

Contractor:
CARE International UK

Project Code:
110-680-002
Start Date:
01/04/1992
End Date:
31/03/1994
Commitment:
£395,000
Status:
Completed
Type of Funding:
Bilateral - JFS

Project Background:
To increase the capability of 1,600 subsistence farming families living in 80 marginal rural areas, in north-western and western Honduras, to guarantee their suply of food. to incease environmental awareness and to establish sustainable timber, fuelwood or perennial plantations.

Project Objectives:
To increase agricultural production through promotion of soil conservation practices and improved agricultural practices.

Intended Outputs:
On-farm agricultural production on 1,000 small farms increased by 1995.


Permanent employment opportunities for 1,000 farm families increased by 1995.


Environmental awareness and conservation/protection of common property resources of/by 1000 small farm families increased by 1996.


Local capacity of participants to become involved in long-term income-generating agriculture and forestry activities strengthened by 1996.

Information in the TROPICS system is provisional only
Comments and suggestions to tropics@odi.org.uk