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

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

Environmental Land Management and Rural Livelihoods (ELMAR)

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

Committee for Environment Protection of Tajikistan (Committee for Environment Protection of Tajikistan) - Tajikistan

1.3 Conditions regarding the use of data documented through WOCAT

When were the data compiled (in the field)?

27/05/2018

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

Yes

2.1 Short description of the Approach

Poultry development is a growing sector due to the increasing demand for poultry meat and egg products. But poultry manure is rich in nutrients, which can provide a major source of nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P) and trace elements for crop production. This material can also improve the physical and biological fertility of soil, making it ideal for land application as a fertilizer.

2.2 Detailed description of the Approach

Detailed description of the Approach:

Poultry farming in Somoniyon village is one of the most important activities to date, but the bird flu virus and avian virus annually kill hundreds of birds, which is one of the main problems of the rural people. Local residents spend a lot of money to purchase chickens from different regions, but they do not adapt in today's climate. Taking into account existing difficulties and problems, “Davlatyor” CIG wishes to change the species of birds, purchase such species that can adapt to heat, cold and water resistance, and thereby improve the standard of living for all rural people. Because relief of Somonian village is flat, it has a favorable environment for growing and keeping chickens. Development of this sector can be enhanced to improve the living standards of the rural people and to provide the population with caloric food. People generally establish poultry farm for the purpose of producing eggs, meat and generating high revenue from these products but priority thing for the group is the manure from the birds, as it will enhance the productivity of their lands. The local land users do not use poultry manure directly to their lands as it has low carbon (C):P and N:P ratios and the high potential for loss of N and P through leaching. In addition, overuse or unplanned applications can result in nutrient saturation and consequently environmental loss. That's why before using they mixed with the agriculture wastes from the land plots and prepare organic fertilizer. The group decided to increase the number of the chickens in the beginning as they planned to fertile their households plots. And one of the best way of doing this there were purchasing incubator and quality eggs. At the same time, at the Project expense, an incubator was purchased, which allows to quickly increase the number of chicks in the village as rural people can use it to deliver their chicks and greatly reduce their mortality. During this period the CIG was able to get the species from Khujand (Sughd Oblast), and have got chickens of royal chicks using the incubator. Generally, we brought "Simurg" species, so that to know how to grow them in this region and experience shied that this type of birds can be well-fed in the climate of this region and give desired eggs and meat.

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

Poultry development will give an opportunity to local land users to enhance the productivity of their lands by using birds manure

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
planning	passive	The local land Users(CIG Members) interviewed and consulted during the social assessment conducted in the project design process which then influenced project approaches.
implementation	interactive	Land Users(CIG Members) made grant allocation decisions and managed grant funds plus purchased needed materials and products individually
monitoring/ evaluation	passive	Representatives of the mentioned groups have actively participated in the process of monitoring

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:

Local Land Users prioritized investments based on a fixed budget for each type of rural investment determined by the number of households and within a plan of action, participants decided on the allocation of investments to groups of households (Common Interest Groups, CIGs) using rules that limit the funding for any one household.

Specify on what basis decisions were made:

• evaluation of well-documented SLM knowledge (evidence-based decision-making)

• Project initial phases

4.1 Capacity building/ training

Was training provided to land users/ other stakeholders?

Yes

Specify who was trained:

• land users
• field staff/ advisers

If relevant, specify gender, age, status, ethnicity, etc.

All activities, including PRA, training and investment subprojects involved men and women with due a diligence. Social safety was assured for the people with disabilities, who participated in rural livelihoods activities and had equal rights and voices.

Form of training:

• on-the-job
• farmer-to-farmer
• public meetings

Subjects covered:

Grant allocation mechanisms. Fund flow arrangements, management and technical, SLM training

Comments:

There were provided training on these themes; composting, mulching, managing salinization, intercropping on slopes, drip irrigation, low-cost watering techniques, solar greenhouses, drought-resistant crops, bee-keeping, mixed fruit orchards, local varieties nurseries, rotational grazing, Livestock breeding and maintaining, strategic watering points, use of perennial forage, solar energy technologies, marketing options and opportunities,

4.2 Advisory service

Do land users have access to an advisory service?

Yes

Specify whether advisory service is provided:

• on land users' fields
• at permanent centres

Describe/ comments:

Jamoat representatives advise CIG members and support them in realisation their plans

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

Describe institution, roles and responsibilities, members, etc.

The Common Interest Groups formed in the villages on behalf households and enhanced their knowledge. And the project provides small-scale grants at the village level for groups of households (CIG) to implement rural production and land management investments, as well as related small-scale infrastructure investments. Villages will prioritize investments based on a fixed budget for each type of rural investment, determined by the number of households.

Specify type of support:

• financial
• capacity building/ training

Give further details:

Project-financed grants to CIGs for each investment under categories of rural production and land management investments, as well as related small-scale infrastructure investments that will not exceed US$7,000 and will require a match of 25% in beneficiary contributions which may be in cash or in-kind

4.4 Monitoring and evaluation

Is monitoring and evaluation part of the Approach?

Yes

Comments:

The process of monitoring covered mainly; grant allocation – the number of beneficiaries, Estimated costs of rural investments, environmental aspects, management of the investments

If yes, is this documentation intended to be used for monitoring and evaluation?

Yes

Comments:

Rural investment monitoring should focus on the range of issues relevant to subproject sustainability, including environmental, social and economic. FOs build CIG capacities to monitor these aspects and to adapt to changing conditions.

4.5 Research

Was research part of the Approach?

No

5.1 Annual budget for the SLM component of the Approach

If precise annual budget is not known, indicate range:

• 2,000-10,000

Comments (e.g. main sources of funding/ major donors):

GEF/PPCR through WB

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 Common Interest Groups formed at village level on behalf of households and enhanced their knowledge. Further project financed CIG with the small grants under the three main categories of activities that are expected to contribute to their assets and sustainable land management, and increase climate resilience.

An approach/subproject been supported by the grant amount and implemented through the Common Interest Group (CIG). CIG has contributed more than 25% of the total approach/subproject amount. CIG used this opportunity and purchased an incubator and eggs

5.3 Subsidies for specific inputs (including labour)

• none

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

• voluntary

Comments:

As mentioned above beneficiary contribution was as an kind or sometimes as cash because the 25% from the total subproject amount were CIG contribution.

5.4 Credit

Was credit provided under the Approach for SLM activities?

No

5.5 Other incentives or instruments

Were other incentives or instruments used to promote implementation of SLM Technologies?

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)?

• yes

If yes, describe how:

The CIG group is formed and will manage and maintain the approach

6.4 Strengths/ advantages of the Approach

Strengths/ advantages/ opportunities in the compiler’s or other key resource person’s view
The big interest by the land users(CIG Members)
Working in the group
Income and motivation

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

Weaknesses/ disadvantages/ risks in the compiler’s or other key resource person’s view	How can they be overcome?
Lack of market and value chance experiance	The need to request to the local government or non government organisations to support them
One or two year of the project is not enough time to solve all the group problems	Other projects needs to plan these groups and support them to be more sustainable

7.1 Methods/ sources of information

7.2 References to available publications

Title, author, year, ISBN:

ELMARL Project

7.3 Links to relevant information which is available online

Title/ description:

ELMARL Annual Report 2017