1.2 Contact details of resource persons and institutions involved in the assessment and documentation of the Approach

Name of the institution(s) which facilitated the documentation/ evaluation of the Approach (if relevant)

Kathmandu University (KU) - Nepal

Name of the institution(s) which facilitated the documentation/ evaluation of the Approach (if relevant)

Sarada Batase Village Development Committee (Sarada Batase VDC) - Nepal

1.3 Conditions regarding the use of data documented through WOCAT

When were the data compiled (in the field)?

10/04/2013

The compiler and key resource person(s) accept the conditions regarding the use of data documented through WOCAT:

Yes

1.4 Reference(s) to Questionnaire(s) on SLM Technologies

2.1 Short description of the Approach

Production of fuel from the animal waste.

2.2 Detailed description of the Approach

Detailed description of the Approach:

Aims / objectives: It is used for cooking. It can be also used as compost manure which helps to save money to purchase fertilizer and even for electricity purpose.

Methods: By collecting as much as animal waste.

Stages of implementation: The project was first introduced by the Nether land government and handle to local people and was funded by Dutch Co-operation.

Role of stakeholders: They provide training to the local people

Other important information: It improved the economic status of people by obtaining the cheap fuel.

2.3 Photos of the Approach

2.5 Country/ region/ locations where the Approach has been applied

2.6 Dates of initiation and termination of the Approach

2.7 Type of Approach

• project/ programme based

2.8 Main aims/ objectives of the Approach

The Approach focused mainly on SLM with other activities (cooking,natural waste management ,economic support)

1.To provide economic support.
2.For cooking food.
3.For the management of animal waste.
4.For natural waste treatment.

The SLM Approach addressed the following problems: Deforestation,low agricultural production,health sanitation and indoor pollution

2.9 Conditions enabling or hindering implementation of the Technology/ Technologies applied under the Approach

3.1 Stakeholders involved in the Approach and their roles

3.2 Involvement of local land users/ local communities in the different phases of the Approach

	Involvement of local land users/ local communities	Specify who was involved and describe activities
initiation/ motivation	interactive	they interacted with the farmers discussing about the benefits of the bio-gas and how it could reduce their workload of firewood cutting and motivated them to use bio-gas .
planning	external support	They conducted various programs to develop curiosity and anxiousness about the bio-gas production and provided financial aid.
implementation	external support	Implementation was done by helping the farmers to get loan and subsidy from the Government and banks.
monitoring/ evaluation	self-mobilization	Monitoring and evaluation was done on the basis of how the new approach has affected the people's livelihood.
Research	none	no research were done

3.3 Flow chart (if available)

3.4 Decision-making on the selection of SLM Technology/ Technologies

Specify who decided on the selection of the Technology/ Technologies to be implemented:

• mainly land users, supported by SLM specialists

Explain:

if the farmers had any problem or questionnaires they can contact the near by village development community ,municipality and they can conduct various programs for providing information and promotion work.

Decisions on the method of implementing the SLM Technology were made by mainly by land users supported by SLM specialists. for financial aid they can go to Agricultural Development Bank which will provided them funding and they can contact the nearby Village Development Commitee (VDC )or municipality.

4.1 Capacity building/ training

Was training provided to land users/ other stakeholders?

Yes

Specify who was trained:

• land users

Form of training:

• farmer-to-farmer
• public meetings

4.2 Advisory service

Do land users have access to an advisory service?

Yes

Specify whether advisory service is provided:

• on land users' fields

Describe/ comments:

Name of method used for advisory service: conducting programs and supplying financial services; Key elements: books were provided , pamplets to promote the service, materials use and procedure methods were taught; financial help was also provided regarding loan subsidies and many others serviec for the farmers to make the service easy to reach.

Advisory service is quite adequate to ensure the continuation of land conservation activities; yes they are adequate because they are the main source of help and their help can make it easy for the promotion throughout the nation.

4.3 Institution strengthening (organizational development)

Have institutions been established or strengthened through the Approach?

• yes, a little

Specify the level(s) at which institutions have been strengthened or established:

• local

Specify type of support:

• financial

Give further details:

the local institution were given financial services to provide it to the the local people and farmers

4.4 Monitoring and evaluation

Is monitoring and evaluation part of the Approach?

Yes

Comments:

bio-physical aspects were regular monitored by land users through observations

bio-physical aspects were regular monitored by land users through measurements

technical aspects were regular monitored by project staff through observations
socio-cultural aspects were regular monitored by other through observations

economic / production aspects were regular monitored by project staff through observations

area treated aspects were regular monitored by project staff through measurements

no. of land users involved aspects were regular monitored by land users through measurements

management of Approach aspects were monitored by None through observations

There were no changes in the Approach as a result of monitoring and evaluation: no,the approach was just to introduce new better ideas .

There were few changes in the Technology as a result of monitoring and evaluation: advancement and improvement in technology was there as a result of monitoring and evaluation.

5.2 Financial/ material support provided to land users

Did land users receive financial/ material support for implementing the Technology/ Technologies?

Yes

If yes, specify type(s) of support, conditions, and provider(s):

the contributions per area was provided by the private sectors as they provided financial help and other services.

5.3 Subsidies for specific inputs (including labour)

• equipment

• construction

If labour by land users was a substantial input, was it:

• paid in cash

5.4 Credit

Was credit provided under the Approach for SLM activities?

No

6.1 Impacts of the Approach

6.2 Main motivation of land users to implement SLM

6.3 Sustainability of Approach activities

Can the land users sustain what has been implemented through the Approach (without external support)?

• no

If no or uncertain, specify and comment:

No, the active involvement of NGO's in the promotion,organisation ,financing and construction of bio-gas plant has made it much more efficient for the continuation of approach.

6.4 Strengths/ advantages of the Approach

Strengths/ advantages/ opportunities in the land user’s view
it will lead to sustainable land management with less deforestation, and a cleaner environment. (How to sustain/ enhance this strength: the approach should be made accessible to all the individuals.)

Strengths/ advantages/ opportunities in the compiler’s or other key resource person’s view
it will help to conserve the energy with the promotion of better environment. (How to sustain/ enhance this strength: Bio-gas production should be adopted by all the communities.)

6.5 Weaknesses/ disadvantages of the Approach and ways of overcoming them

Weaknesses/ disadvantages/ risks in the land user’s view	How can they be overcome?
Size of safety tank is too big. They cannot fulfill the requirement of the tank.	Small tank should be constructed.

Weaknesses/ disadvantages/ risks in the compiler’s or other key resource person’s view	How can they be overcome?
Methane released cause global warming. Cannot use chemical in toilet,because it cause environmental hazards.	Approach should be well-constructed. Avoid the toilet paper.

7.1 Methods/ sources of information