Towards scalable irrigation development in Amudat, Uganda

Amudat is a district in North-East Uganda featured by a pastoralist livelihood that is increasingly challenged. ZOA has identified the development of small-scale agriculture as a pathway to increase food security and stability in the region. To this end, the ZOA Business Advisors have supported the establishment of demo gardens with irrigated vegetable production. Practica has been invited to assess the situation and define strategies for a sustainable growth.

Goals

To assess the scope for small-scale irrigation development and school gardens in Amudat, Uganda

Activities

– Technical assessment based on mapping, drilling trials and field observations
– Socio-economic assessment based on interviews and observations

Budget

11 330 EURO

Status
Closed
Period
2019
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