There are 283 projects that match your search.
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Belize
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Biodiversity
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2013
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22,500.00
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Phase 5
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Project Number: BZE/COMPACT/OP5/Y3/CORE/BD/13/04 |
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PROJECT GOAL:
Improve the welfare of coastal fishing communities and increase conservation, protection and sustainable harvest of marine resources from the Belize Barrier Reef Reserve System.
PROJECT OBJECTIVE
Strengthen the institutional ( ... )
ty of the Belize Fishermen Cooperative Association (BFCA) to manage, develop and sustain programs that fulfill its
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Belize
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Biodiversity
CapDev
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2013
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4,000.00
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Phase 5
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Project Number: BZE/SGP/OP5/Y2/CORE/BD/13/02 |
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The planning grant will be used to cover the cost of cooperative meetings, transportation and communication costs, meeting materials, and to hire a facilitator/proposal writer for the project for the “Strengthening the Institutional & Productive ( ... )
ty of Cayo Quality Honey Producers Cooperative Society Limited (CQHPC) Through the Adoption of Sound Agro-Ecological
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Belize
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Community Based Adaptation
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2013
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5,000.00
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Phase 5
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Project Number: BZE/SIDS-CBA/13/02 |
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The objective of this project is to provide productive adaptation to climate change for 60-plus grain producers in the Belize River Valley communities who plant approximately two (2) acres per crop cycle each by providing irrigation capability for ( ... )
g in the dry season instead of the rainy season and reduce the risk of crop loss due to increased flooding resulting from climate change.
This will be achieved through the provision of ten 3-inch diesel pumps, with intake hoses and output pipes for rotational use among the members and plastic/rubber liner material for implementation of 5 or more artificial
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Belize
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Community Based Adaptation
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2013
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5,000.00
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Phase 5
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Project Number: BZE/SIDS-CBA/13/03 |
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This project focuses on strengthening management interventions for climate change adaptation for Corozal Bay Wildlife Sanctuary and its most vulnerable stakeholder communities, through the following three mechanisms:
Awareness: SACD will increase ( ... )
ess of climate change and its predicted impacts, focusing on the importance of mangroves and their ecosystem values as the vehicle to introduce the concept of climate change impacts in the target communities. Community awareness will also be increased through community participation of fishers and other stakeholders in a pilot study to assess the carbon store in mangroves in the Sarteneja area,
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Belize
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Biodiversity
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2012
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9,997.50
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Phase 5
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Project Number: BZE/SGP/OP5/CORE/BD/12/01 |
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The Goal of the project is “to promote biodiversity conservation and the sustainable use of biodiversity resources in the landscapes and marine ecosystems of southern Belize through community initiatives and actions”. This is consistent with the ( ... )
ies of the Country Programme Strategy of the GEF Small Grants Programme for Operational Phase 5 (2011-2014).
The Objectives of the project are:
• To promote the principles of biodiversity conservation and sustainable development among local grassroots communities
• To mobilize communities to participate in the International Day for Biological Diversity activities so that they can be
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Belize
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Land Degradation
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2012
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49,129.00
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Phase 5
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Project Number: BZE/SGP/OP5/Y2/CORE/LD/12/03 |
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The problem this project aims to mitigate is that of unsustainable farming practices within the Maya Golden Landscape (MGL), specifically the expansion and intensification of slash-and-burn agriculture. Over-use of slash-and-burn is causing ( ... )
station, fires and soil erosion, which in turn are causing soil fertility, water quality and agricultural productivity to decline. To counter declining soil fertility, farmers are resorting to greater use of chemical fertilizer, which threatens to severely damage the Belize Barrier Reef World Heritage Site, so crucial to the Belizean economy. On communal lands, forest resources that were once
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Belize
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Biodiversity
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2012
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50,000.00
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Phase 5
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Project Number: BZE/COMPACT/OP5/Y2/CORE/BD/12/07 |
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The goal of the project is to build the capacity of key stakeholder Communities of the Belize Barrier Reef Reserve System - World Heritage Site to Promote Sustainable Marine Tourism on the Placencia Penisula which aims to expand the sustainable ( ... )
hood options for the communities near Laughing Bird Caye National Park, part of the Belize Barrier Reef Reserve System World Heritage Site, and Gladden Spit and Silk Caye Marine
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Belize
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Biodiversity
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2012
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50,000.00
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Phase 5
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Project Number: BZE/SGP/OP5/Y2/CORE/BD/12/01 |
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The Goal of the project is to improve sustainable management of biodiversity resources in and around the Rio Blanco National Park.
The Specific Objectives are:
• to strengthen park management with training and capacity building
• to ( ... )
se visitation to Rio Blanco National Park through improved marketing and physical infrastructure
• to improve relations with Santa Cruz and Santa Elena communities through opportunities for residents
• to improve awareness of the Rio Blanco National Park within the Santa Cruz and Santa Elena Primary Schools.
The project fits the GEF SGP Country Programme Strategy for Operational Phase
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Belize
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Biodiversity
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2012
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20,000.00
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Phase 5
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Project Number: BZE/COMPACT/OP5/CORE/BD/12/02 |
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The principal goal of this project is to empower the local community of Medina Bank, and specifically the members of the Tz’imin Che’ watershed group, to address the land-based threats facing the Deep River watershed, which drains directly into ( ... )
rt Honduras Marine Reserve and impacts the Belize Barrier Reef Reserve System-World Heritage Site. The initiative falls under COMPACT’s key goal in Belize to preserve the ecological integrity, biodiversity, and character of the BBRRS-WHS through the support and active participation of those communities that impact this
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Belize
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Biodiversity
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2012
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45,500.00
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Phase 5
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Project Number: BZE/COMPACT/OP5/CORE/BD/12/01 |
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The overall goal of this project is to empower northern fishing communities for economic and social transformation and reduce fishing pressures around the BBRRS-WHS. The primary objectives of this project are to empower three northern communities ( ... )
h the provision of alternative income generation opportunities and to increase the awareness of these communities on protecting the BBRRS. This will lead to reduced extractive pressures on the fisheries resources. The expected results are the following:
1.Seventy percent (70%) of community members increase their awareness on the importance of protecting the natural resources of the
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Belize
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Biodiversity
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2012
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50,000.00
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Phase 5
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Project Number: BZE/SGP/OP5/Y1/CORE/BD/12/04 |
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The goal of this project is to improve sustainability of the two protected areas of Caye Caulker through community-based actions. These actions are compatible with the GEF Strategic Document , under the Biodiversity Focal Area, Objective 1: Improve ( ... )
nability of protected areas and indigenous and community conservation areas through community-based actions.
I. Strengthening capacity to improve FAMRACC’s co-management ability;
Output 1: Construction and function of an Operational Centre in Caye Caulker Village associated with the CCMR-HCMR office.
Output 2: Retrofit boat for optimal functionality.
Output 3: Design of a roadmap
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Belize
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Biodiversity
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2012
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50,000.00
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Phase 5
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Project Number: BZE/COMPACT/OP5/Y2/CORE/BD/12/06 |
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The goal of this COMPACT project is: To increase effectiveness of sustainable marine resource use management within SEA’s three protected areas, through site level infrastructure to improve best practices in both fishing and tourism ( ... )
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This project forms an important component of SEA’s strategies to address an important part of its mission - to improve the management of the three marine protected areas in its management portfolio for long term sustainability. The organization recognizes that to ensure good stewardship, it is critical for it to develop a comprehensive understanding amongst stakeholders of all ages of the
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Belize
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Biodiversity
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2012
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50,000.00
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Phase 5
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Project Number: BZE/COMPACT/OP5/Y2/CORE/BD/12/04 |
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The project goal, to invest in a secure economic future through livelihood diversification in Sarteneja, Belize’s largest fishing community, will have the following outputs:
Output One: SFA will have invested in strengthening its capacity to ( ... )
t its members and contribute towards the development of diversified income generation options in Sarteneja
By the end of this project:
? Four SFA members will have the capacity to be responsible for the day to day management of the association’s affairs
? SFA will have implemented at least 50% of its strategic plan
? SFA will have been able to extend its support of alternative
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Belize
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Biodiversity
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2012
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50,000.00
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Phase 5
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Project Number: BZE/COMPACT/OP5/Y2/CORE/BD/12/03 |
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This project is designed to improve the effectiveness of conservation and sustainable use initiatives in and around the Port Honduras Marine Reserve (PHMR) through increased stakeholder participation. The goal is that community stakeholders are ( ... )
ly participating in conservation and protected area management initiatives in and around PHMR, in particular the managed access fishery program currently being piloted by the Fisheries Department and TIDE.
The ecosystems of Toledo are still relatively pristine and contain an extremely high level of biodiversity. However, rapid population growth, combined with a high level of reliance on natural
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Belize
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Biodiversity
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2012
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50,000.00
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Phase 5
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Project Number: BZE/SGP/OP5/CORE/BD/11/02 |
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The goal of the project is to enhance the sustainable development of the Community Baboon Sanctuary and the surrounding communities. Objectives: The project objectives are as follows:
1- To promote alternative sustainable livelihoods ( ... )
unities for the community stake holders of the CBS.
2- To create more awareness regarding the importance of environmental conservation in the communities.
The project intends to achieve the following results:
1- Enhanced capacity of CBSWCG Board and Staff to manage protected areas and projects.
2- Strengthened partnerships with other agencies involved in environmental conservation,
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Belize
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Land Degradation
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2012
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49,998.50
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Phase 5
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Project Number: BZE/SGP/OP5/Y2/CORE/LD/12/02 |
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The goal of the project is to promote Landscape Management in the Vaca Forest Reserve through community development and support by strengthening an apiculture local based activity inside and near the reserve; building the capacity of the Friends of ( ... )
ca Forest Reserve and promoting an improved farming technology among farmers.
More specifically the project will aim to a) rehabilitate degraded lands in the Vaca Forest Reserve; b) reduce the rate of land degradation through good agricultural practices and apiculture; c) improve the local economy among fifteen farmers; and d) promote landscape management in the Vaca Forest Reserve.
By the
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Belize
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Land Degradation
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2012
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49,582.50
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Phase 5
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Project Number: BZE/SGP/OP5/Y1/CORE/LD/12/05 |
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The goal of the project is to introduce the use of technology and improved sustainable agricultural practices to minimize land degradation and improve livelihood conditions through the use of Biochar. The importance of maximizing use of land ( ... )
ces and developing a sustainable product not only reduces pressure on competing land uses but addresses cross cutting issues such as poverty alleviation, livelihood, youths and gender.
1.4 Description of Project Activities
Output (Objective) 1. 5 Kilns are assembled and installed in 2 communities and are working effectively.
• Register first 5 farmers selected to learn installation
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Belize
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Biodiversity
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2011
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50,000.00
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Phase 5
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Project Number: BZE/COMPACT/OP5/CORE/BD/11/02 |
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The STGA seeks to strengthen its capacity to promote Sarteneja’s tourism potential, and facilitate alternative livelihood opportunities for its members, through the strengthening of the organization and its tour operation, Sarteneja Adventure ( ... )
It will also develop the Sarteneja Tourism Information Centre, to provide a focus for tourism activities, forming the link between the visitors and the tourism services provided in Sarteneja – the tour guides, the homestay opportunities and the developing arts and
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Belize
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Biodiversity
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2011
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50,000.00
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Phase 5
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Project Number: BZE/COMPACT/OP5/CORE/BD/11/03 |
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Sarteneja, a traditional fishing community on the coast of Belize, is considered one of the primary stakeholders of the Belize Barrier Reef, and of the majority of the seven sites within the World Heritage nomination . The economic foundation of the ( ... )
ty is based on the traditional harvesting of marine resources. Over 80% of households are dependent on fisheries resources – principally through traditional free diving for lobster, conch and finfish, but more recently, also through fly?fishing and reef tourism (SACD, 2008). This reliance on the marine resources creates a strong relationship between the state of the resource and the needs of
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Belize
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Biodiversity
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2011
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50,000.00
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Phase 5
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Project Number: BZE/COMPACT/OP5/CORE/BD/11/01 |
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: To create sustainable livelihoods in Toledo for fishing families.
Specific Objectives:
? To empower 15 micro-entrepreneurs
? To create 15 sustainable non-marine resource businesses in Toledo
By project end, at least 15 members of fishing ( ... )
es will have the capacity to operate micro-enterprises. The businesses will increase household income by 33%. Although fishers will be unable to stop fishing altogether over the course of the project, the additional source of income provides an alternative to fishing, especially during times of financial stress, school fees for example. A small business could take in more work or stay open
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