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Development of Gum Arabic, Aloe & Allied dryland resources in Karamoja Region, Uganda

By NEFEA

The project was an initiative by the President through the AGOA office to empower local people in Karamoja Region improve livelihood from natural resources and mitigate insecurity. The project was undertaken between July 2006 and March 2008. The major activities involved identification of commercially viable tree/plant resources in the region, mapping and assessment of the resources and market intelligence.

Published: June 17, 2020

Status: Completed

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Food for Asset

By NEFEA

Food for Assets funded by the World Food Programme and Assisting communities at the Acacia Operation Project (AOP) field sites.

Published: June 17, 2020

Status: Completed

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Acacia Operation Project (AOP)

By NEFEA

In collaboration with FAO NGARA implemented the “Acacia Operation Project (AOP) – Support to Food Security, Poverty Alleviation and Soil Degradation Control in the Gums and Resins Producer Countries with funds from the government of Italy through FAO” implemented from January 2004 – May 2006 with a cost extension up to August 2008 and thereafter a no cost extension until June 2010.

Published: June 17, 2020

Status: Completed

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TerraFund for AFR100 Half Year Report (July - December 2024)

By NGARA and KEFRI-Baringo

This report details restoration activities in Marigat and Tenges wards, Baringo County, from July to December 2024. It covers the planting of 23,903 tree seedlings and 365 aloe seedlings, restoring 23.9 hectares. The report highlights community engagement, Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration (FMNR), and challenges such as low seedling uptake and nursery flooding.

Published: December 2024

Status: Ongoing

TerraFund for AFR100 Q3 Report (July - September 2024)

By NGARA and KEFRI-Baringo

This quarterly report for July–September 2024 provides updates on the TerraFund for AFR100 project in Baringo County. It includes the distribution of 169,115 tree seedlings and 30,500 aloe seedlings to 361 farmers, covering 169 hectares. The report discusses monitoring visits, seedling survival rates, and challenges like poor planting techniques.

Published: September 2024

Status: Ongoing

TerraFund for AFR100 Q1 Report (January - March 2025)

By NGARA and KEFRI-Baringo

This report covers January–March 2025 activities in Marigat and Tenges wards, focusing on the production of 556,416 tree seedlings and 268,050 aloe seedlings. It outlines the expansion of the Kabarnet Forest Station nursery, farmer recruitment, and plans for the May–June 2025 planting season, addressing challenges like low uptake of Senegalia senegal.

Published: March 2025

Status: Ongoing

TerraFund for AFR100 Half Year Report (January - June 2024)

By NGARA and KEFRI-Baringo

This half-year report for January–June 2024 details the TerraFund for AFR100 project in Marigat and Tenges wards, Baringo County. It covers the planting of 169,115 tree seedlings and 30,500 aloe seedlings across 169 hectares, engaging 450 farmers. The report highlights nursery expansion, community training, and socio-economic benefits, alongside challenges like low uptake of certain species.

Published: June 2024

Status: Ongoing

Scaling-Up Resilience in Africa’s Great Green Wall (SURAGGWA)

By NEFEA

The formulation of the GCF project to scale-up successful climate actions for the implementation of the AU GGW Initiative – FAO-NGARA project in Burkina, Chad, Mali, Niger, Nigeria and Senegal

Published: June 17, 2020

Status: Ongoing

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Strengthening the Gum Arabic Sector for Sustainable and Resilient Landscapes and Livelihoods of Women and Youth in Africa’s Drylands

By NEFEA

FAO-NGARA project in Chad, Ethiopia, Mali, Nigeria, Senegal and South Sudan

Published: June 17, 2020

Status: Ongoing

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Strengthening Capacity among Stakeholders for Production and Trade in Gums and Resins in Africa

By NEFEA

African Forest Forum through financial support from the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) covering four NGARA member countries Burkina Faso, Kenya, Niger, Tanzania.

Published: June 17, 2020

Status: Ongoing

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