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NJENAWUNG VILLAGE DEVELOPMENT PLAN
Prepared By
Njenawung village Alou Sub-Division
Commissioned By: Rumpi Area Participatory Development Project
Funded By:
AADDBB // AADDFF GGOOCC
January 2009
Process Facilitation:
Nkong Hill Top Box 340, Buea, Cameroon
Tel: 00237 77648113 / 3307 7460 E-mail: info@nkonghilltop.org
Website: www.nkonghilltop.org
Team of Facilitation Name Qualification Contact
Amouh Christopher
Ndi
Agric Engineer UD amouhn@yahoo.com
Chalefack
Chrisantus
A/L June 94 &
session Bio, Chem,
Maths
aschris_che@yahoo.com
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of contents................................................................................................................................i List of Tables and Figures .................................................................................................................ii Annexes..............................................................................................................................................iii List of acronyms ................................................................................................................................iv Executive Summary ...........................................................................................................................1 Chapter 1: Introduction ......................................................................................................................3 1.1- Location .................................................................................................................................3 1.2- Climate...................................................................................................................................3 1.3- Hydrology ..............................................................................................................................3 1.4- Soils ....................................................................................................................................3 1.5- Vegetation ..............................................................................................................................3 1.6- Population ..............................................................................................................................4 1.7- Accessibility...........................................................................................................................4 1.8- Social infrastructure and development...................................................................................4 Chapter 2: Background information .................................................................................................5 2.1- Population ..............................................................................................................................5 2.2- Source and level of income....................................................................................................5 2.3- Village Institution ..................................................................................................................6 2.4- Social Amenities ....................................................................................................................6 2.5- Social problems......................................................................................................................7 2.6- Past and current development initiatives and partners...........................................................7 Chapter 3: Livelihood activities.........................................................................................................9 3.1- Introduction ............................................................................................................................9 3.2- Cash crop farming..................................................................................................................9 3.3- Food crop farming ..................................................................................................................9 3.4- Livestock farming ..................................................................................................................10
3.5- Petty trading...........................................................................................................................10 Chapter 4: Participatory Land Use Map and Tenure .........................................................................12 4.1- Different Land Uses ..............................................................................................................12 4.2- Tenure System Practiced........................................................................................................12 Chapter 5: Needs assessment and community vision ........................................................................15 5.1- List of Prioritized Projects .....................................................................................................16 5.2- List of Prioritized Community problems ..............................................................................16 5.3- Shared Community vision......................................................................................................16 Chapter 6:: Strategic Planning ...........................................................................................................18 Chapter 7: Conclusion and recommendation.....................................................................................26 7.1- Conclusion .............................................................................................................................26 7.2- Recommendation ..................................................................................................................26
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LIST OF TABLES AND FIGURES Table 1: Population Distribution ........................................................................................... 5 Table 2: Main Sources of Income ......................................................................................... 5 Table 3: Expenditure Matrix ................................................................................................. 6 Table 4: Income and Expenditure Matrix ............................................................................. 6 Table 5: Existing Village Infrastructure................................................................................ 7 Table 6: Seasonal Calendar .................................................................................................. 11 Table 7: Problem Identification Matrix by Sector and Gender............................................ .15 Table 8: List of Community Problems................................................................................ 16 Table 9: Tables of Actions/Solutions .................................................................................... 18 Table 10: Tables of Strategic Planning for Prioritized projects ............................................ 21
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1: Participatory Land use Map of Njenawung........................................................... 14
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LIST OF ANNEXES
Annex 1: SWOT analysis ..................................................................................................... 27 Annex 2: Impact Matrix for Gender and Time Scale........................................................... 28 Annex 3: Micro Project Profiles............................................................................................ 29 Annex 4: Annual Implementation Plans for Prioritised Projects .......................................... 34 Annex 5: Monitoring and Evaluation Plan for Prioritised micro Projects ............................ 39 Annex 6: List of VPT Members ............................................................................................ 42 Annex 7: List of Focus Group Members............................................................................... 42 Annex 8: Presentation of Resource Persons.......................................................................... 44 Annex 9: Problem Analysis (Problem Tree) ......................................................................... 45 Annex 10: Trend Analysis .................................................................................................................47 Annex 11: Impact of livelihood activities on the environment..........................................................48 Annex 12: Stakeholders identification...............................................................................................48 Annex 13: Time line ..........................................................................................................................49 Annex 14: Village based groups ........................................................................................................49
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LIST OF ACRONYMS
AIDS Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
CIG Common Initiative Groups
FFS Farmer Field School
FLS Front Line Staff
GOC Government of Cameroon
G.S Government School
ICPM Integrated Crop Pest Management
IITA International Institute for Tropical Agriculture
LBAs Licensed Buying Agents
M&E Monitoring and Evaluation
MINADER Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development
MINEPIA Ministry of Livestock, Fisheries and Animal Industries
NGO Non Governmental Organization
NTFPs None Timber Forest Products
PLUM Participatory Land Use Map
PRA Participatory Rural Appraisal
SWOT Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats
TC Traditional Council
VDC Village development Committee
VDP Village Development Plan
VPT Village Planning Team
WMC Water management Committee
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The present report has been prepared by the population of Njenawung in Alou Sub Division in collaboration with a team of Two Facilitators from NADEV following a study that took place from the 07th to the 17th of January 2009. This exercise was commissioned by the Rumpi Project within the framework of the GOC policy to assist villagers in the country formulate their development plans. The synthesis of this development plans serves two main important purposes:
- The capacity of the village communities in the identification, analysis and solving of problems is enhanced.
- The establishment of a document containing the problems, potentials, constraints as well as possible micro-projects or solutions that can be implemented to improve the situation of the population.
At the beginning of the exercise a village planning team (VPT) was elected and trained,. This was followed by a village assessment carried out by the facilitators, the VPT as well as a representative Focus Group was trained using different PRA tools such as interviews; transect walks, time line, trend analysis, stakeholders analysis, Venn diagrams, seasonal calendars and others. The village assessment revealed several problems and needs especially in the water, agricultural, infrastructural, commerce, organisational and social sectors of the community. The main problems raised were:
- Poor state of farm to market roads with some not open. - Pests and Diseases attacks on cash and food crops, - Poorly managed, unplanned, inadequate water supply, - Expensive livestock feed, - Absence of a recreational facility such as a community hall, - Low prices on food and cash crops, - Absence of storage facilities for food crops. After a problem and objective analysis (using problem and objective trees), prioritisation
was done and five micro-projects were selected. SWOT analysis was then carried out on the ranked solutions to assess their feasibility. Various social, human, financial, physical and natural potentials were identified that could be exploited for development initiatives. Some opportunities that could be converted into strengths were also examined. The weaknesses and threats were also noted and actions will have to be designed during micro-projects elaboration to mitigate such constraints.
Strategic plans were established for the prioritised problems and various activities, expected results and responsible persons were clearly indicated for all the prioritised problems.
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This village development plan for Njenawung can be described as an effective tool which should be properly exploited by the villagers.
Advantage should be taken of the enormous potentials and much effort should be devoted in minimising the perceived weaknesses. It will be necessary for the community to collaborate fully with the village planning team as this will accelerate the development process. As such, an improvement in the living conditions will be ensured and consequently the community vision will be realised.
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CHAPTER 1INTRODUCTION
1.1- Location: Njenawung Fondom is located in Alou Sub Division of Lebialem Division. Njenawung
is 15 km from Alou Sub division. It is bounded in the North East by Upper Nwametaw, North West by Lower Nwametaw in the South by Lewoh, in the South East by Upper Ndungated and South West by Lower Ndungated. The village has an undulating topography with several steep – sided hills. These hills are separated by flowing rivers, valleys and streams such as “Belem” that acquires different names as it cross some of the quarters.
1.2- Climate:
This area lies in the humid tropical forest zone of Cameroon with two distinct seasons; the rainy and dry seasons. The rainy season starts in mid March and ends in mid October with July - September being the wettest months. The months of March - June and October are periods of light rainfall. The heavy rainy periods are often accompanied by strong winds, lightening and thunders. The maximum temperature in the area can go up to 32ºC during the day and in the dry season but reduces to less than 24ºC at night, especially in the early hours of the morning.
1.3- Hydrology:
From East, through the North West, the area has a number of fast flowing streams such as Belem and Mbup. There are a number of these streams which are permanent. The drainage system is well developed due to the hilly and undulating topography of the village. There are also a number of permanent tributaries.
1.4- Soils:
The top soils are generally moderately deep, but rocky from the first 70cm below the earth surface due to stoniness or rockiness in the sub soil with stones and rocks between (70 – 150) cm from the surface. The soils, however, are deep and shallow or stony. The soils are very fertile in some areas and moderate in others. The top soils are rich in organic matter.
1.5- Vegetation:
Due to human pressure, there is no primary natural evergreen forest as most of the land is occupied with oil palm doted plantation, cocoa, coffee plantations and food crop farms. However, there exist a small portion of secondary forest, with small leaf (piptadeniastrum spp.) ,Iroko as the only timber species.
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1.6- Population: The village has an estimated population of about 3,156 with an active population
constituting 2,272 inhabitants. Agriculture is the main income generating activity of the population. Other livelihood activities include petty livestock farming, Non Timber Forest Product (NTFP) collection, trapping and petty trading.
1.7- Accessibility:
The main seasonal road that links the Alou and Fontem Sub Divisions to Wabane Sub Division passes through the village. A few roads without bridges link the market, Fon’s Palace and a few quarters. The rest of the quarters are linked with foot paths.
1.8- Social Infrastructure and Development Problems:
An ill-equipped Health Care exist and without a train nurse. However, it’s of vital necessity as it provide immediate health care services to the inhabitants.
A community hall initiated by the youths of Njenawung is still at the level of foundation. Among the major development constraints are the insufficient funds for projects, poor farm to market roads, prevalence of pest and diseases and unorganised markets with low prices of agricultural produce, absence of social amenities like a community hall.
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CHAPTER 2 BACKGROUND INFORMATION
2.1- Population: The village has a total population of about 3,146 inhabitants with the age groups
ranging from 30 to 55 years making 72% of the population. The population is justly homogeneous dominated by one tribe. It has an active population of 2,272. The indigenes are of the Bangwa and no non-indigenes.
Extraction: As shown in table 1 below, the male-female sex ratio is 1:2. Table 1: Population Distribution
Male Female Total Pop. Active Pop. 1,052 2,104 3156 2,272
Source: Lewoh Agricultural Post zonal report, 2006. 2.2- Sources and Levels of Income
The main source of revenue in the village is from agricultural production. Nevertheless, some considerable revenue is generated from livestock farming, trapping and gathering Non Timber Forestry Products (NTFP) like njansanga, bush mango, bush pepper to mention just a few. Table 2 gives the annual average income generated from agriculture and livestock productions and table 3 the expenditure matrix. Table 2: Main Sources of Income
Items Qty sold per year/ household
Income range (FCFA)
Palm oil 350 tins 560,000 – 2,800,000Cocoa 80 bags 360,000 – 2,800,000Coffee 4.5 bags 7,500 – 67,500
Garri 121 buckets 72,600 – 363, 000Cassava Water fufu 96 buckets 148, 000 – 240,000
Cocoyam 24 baskets 15,000 – 24 ,0000Plantains 30 bunches 16,000 – 30,000Maize 25 buckets 13,000 – 37,500NTFP Njansan, bush mango,
bush pepper, cashew nuts 125,000 – 222,000 frs
Pigs 2 pigs 22,500 – 45,000Goats 7 goats 39,000 – 91,000
Source: Field survey
Table 3: Expenditure Matrix
Items Amount/year /household (FCFA) Feeding 480, 000 – 720, 000 School fees / school needs 300, 000 – 2, 000, 000 Health 200, 000 – 1, 000, 000 Dressing 50, 000 – 200, 000 Celebration 250, 000 – 600, 000 Construction Optional Travelling 100, 000 – 500, 000 Communication 150, 000 – 300, 000
Source: Field survey Table 4: Income and Expenditure Matrix Tap/Activities Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov DecIncome
Expenditure
Peak events Normal trend Source: Field survey
2.3- Village Institutions The village is headed by His Royal Highness Fon M.A Fonjenawung. It is divided into
quarters. Each quarter headed by a quarter head who is crowned by the Fon. The village is ruled by a chief in the absence of the fon. The role of the Fon is complimented by the traditional council. Members of the traditional council who are all appointees of the Fon collaborate with him in the promulgation and execution of laws in the village. “Juju” (Troh) is the main secret societies and do not exercise any role as far as conflict resolution and law enforcement is concerned however are main actors during the catching ceremony of a chief’s next of king by the fon.
The village development committee, health committee and water management committee directly rest under the traditional council. The council plays a vital role in orientating issues related to the development of the village. Christianity is very significant and the believers are mainly catholics. No significant crime wave has been recorded in the village.
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2.4- Social Amenities Basic social amenities are present in the village. The health needs of the population are
catered for primarily by the relatively poorly equipped Health Centre; Pipe borne water is limited around the Fon’s palace, Catholic Schools and Market with only three stand taps.
The major road linking the Divisional head quarter and Wabane Sub Division passes through the village and is seasonal. There is one nursery school, one primary (Catholic School) and a Government Technical School (G.T.C) in Njenawung. 2.5- Social Problems
All the schools are having inadequate staff, inadequate classrooms, few desks and didactic materials. The sanitary conditions in these schools are deplorable as there are no toilets. Waste management is also a problem.
The water system is poorly maintained as the tap in the market flows continuously from a crack along the pipe line. This causes water flow to other quarters to be interrupted. Thus, there is a need to rehabilitate the system and extend it in order to prevent severe water problems in the nearest future.
There is no electricity supply in the village. Farm to market roads are poor and inexistent in many production basins. This is very vital to the most agricultural/livestock population and is generally in a very poor state and in need of bridges and proper maintenance. Some of the roads are still footpaths and need to be opened.
The absence of recreational facilities is a major concern of the youths and it is in part a contribution factor to rural exodus. The main activity in the village is farming and the younger generation who have been trained at various post secondary institutions are unable to find employment opportunities out of the agricultural sector. 2.6- Past and Current Development Initiation and Partners.
Before now the village had witnessed some development initiatives that has made a remarkable impact on the economy of the area. Table 5: Existing Village Infrastructure
Nº Infrastructures Year created
Village contribution
External Contribution
Problems
1 Government Technical College CETIC
2007 - Land - some building materials - P.T.A teachers
Finance teachers - Inadequate staff - No toilet - Lack of infrastructure - Lack of equipment
2 C.S Njenawung 1964 Land, some buildings, P.T.A staff
Additional buildings, staff
- Inadequate staff - No roads to school
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Nº Infrastructures Year
created Village
contribution External
Contribution Problems
3 Health Post 1985 Land, building, some equipment like shelves for drugs, tables etc
- - No trained staff - Inadequate drugs - Insufficient equipment
& building 4 Water 2002 Unskilled labour Finance, skilled
labour, materials - Poor maintenance - Lack of trained person - Insufficient water supply
to all area 5 Village Hall 2000 Land, unskilled,
skilled labour - - Lack of finance to
complete the already constructed foundation
6 Market 1946 Land local buildings
- - No roads - Inadequate
infrastructure 7 Catholic Church 1962 &
1974 Land, unskilled & skilled labour, financial support
Finances - No furniture - Insufficient
accommodation Source: Field survey
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CHAPTER 3 LIVELIHOOD ACTIVITIES
3.1 Introduction The economy of Njenawung is highly rooted in agricultural activities. There are also some non-agricultural livelihood strategies which include trapping and petty trading like beer parlours, provision stores though very scanty. The main commercial market is Alou market. However cocoa and coffee is sold to middlemen in the village. Food crop farming (maize, plantains, cassava, etc.), livestock rearing (pigs, goats) are either sold locally or carried on head load to markets like Alou. 3.2 Cash Crop Farming
Cash crop farming is largely dominated by cocoa and coffee farming. Cocoa and coffee are exigent in terms of inputs and labour and the absence of proper management of resources by the farmers after harvest is a major constraint. This situation is exploited by License Buying Agents (LBAs) who provide cash and chemical advances to farmers at high interest rates. The LBAs usually have market monopoly since the farmers are often not informed about the current market prices. Cocoa farming used to be very lucrative in the early 80s when the Fontem Farmers Cooperative Society Ltd was still able to give advances and bonuses to farmers and commercialise their produce at reasonable prices. But since its collapse, it has not been easy on the side of farmers.
In recent years, there has been a gradual step up in the prices of cocoa and coffee and many farmers are now rehabilitating their farms.
Also, many farmers own plantation and their produce in this market is transported by head load to Alou market where the demand is very high. A small quantity of palm oil and majority of palm kernel is sold to buyers in and around the village. 3.3 Food Crop Farming
Food crop farming is mostly carried out by women. In the past, it was destined for subsistence but with the high demand for food crops, farmers now produce more for commercial purposes. Main food crop is cassava and plantains. Food crops as well as cash crop farmers also suffer from problems such as poor farm to market roads which make the evacuation to the market very difficult. This result in heavy losses as much produce deteriorates in the farms. There is the problem of Ants and rodent attack on cassava, plantains, maize, cocoyam and the inability of the farmers to procure chemicals. Lack of storage facilities also impede what would have been realised by the farmers. This causes great losses to food crops.
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3.4 Livestock Farming Animals commonly reared include pigs, goats and local fowls. Livestock farming here
is not intensive and productivity trend is relatively low while mortality rate sometimes is high due to poorly constructed fowl pens and poor hygienic conditions. Farmers have also suffered considerable losses in pig farming as a result of the deadly African swine fever and Erysipelas Epidemic. Generally, the livestock farmers are experiencing low profit margins due to scarcity of vaccines, expensive feed, inadequate number of veterinary technicians and inadequate knowledge on feed formulation. 3.5 Petty Trading
Petty trading is poorly developed. There are very few stores selling household needs. There is a lot of potentials for increasing the income level and quality of life in the village when the existing opportunities are well exploited. As far as social capital is concerned, there are more than 16 producer associations (common initiative groups and social groups). These groups can be re-dynamised to effectively collaborate together and improve on production, productivity as well as prices of farm produce.
The human capital is also considerable. There are many unemployed youths who can provide skilled and unskilled labour; innovation of a technical or organisational nature can be accepted with relative ease. There are also some enlightened retired persons in the village.
For physical and natural capital, there is a vast amount of rock that can be split and used for infrastructure construction. The numerous springs, streams and swampy areas can be used for vegetable gardening in the dry season through irrigation (using a mechanical pump or irrigation in some areas). The proximity of Alou market, Lewoh and Menji will ease the marketing of such produce. The presence of agricultural and Rumpi field staff is a potential for capacity building which can also be harnessed to enhance village development.
Table 6: Seasonal Calendar Top/activities Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov DecRainy season Dry season Clearing Tilling Planting Harvesting Tapping Hunting Trapping NTFP No serious activity
= peak events = normal trend Source: Field survey
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From the table above it can be seen that the rainy season extends from March to
October with June to October being periods of heavy rains. The dry season starts from November and extends to February with peak dry periods in January and February. Clearing, tilling of the soil, planting, harvesting is done throughout the year depending on the type of crop cultivated. Tapping and NTFP collection is carried out throughout the year. The collection of NTFP depends of the different types available in the area and it varies from Eru, Bitter Kola and Bush pepper to mention only a few. According to inhabitants of Njenawung there no hunters but trapping is very common and this activity is done throughout the year due the fact that different animals are available at different months of or periods of the year. The months of January and February are months of no serious activity in the village. February has been identified by the villagers as a month where almost every villager is free of work.
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CHAPTER 4 PARTICIPATORY LAND USE MAP AND TENURE
4.1- Different Land Uses The map of Njenawung is shown in page 14. It is bounded in the south by Lewoh and
south west by Lower Ndungated, west by part of Lower Nwametaw and Lower Ndungated and north by Upper Nwametaw. It is 7km from Lewoh.
The village is made up of 3 settlements, the upper, central and lower branches. The lower part has some linear settlement pattern around GTC Njenawung - the only Secondary School in Njenawung. The upper and central parts are more populated with dispersed settlement.
The main soil type here is Oxisols with parches of humus soils. Due to the scattered settlement, farm lands are also found between compounds. The dominant crops cultivated is cocoa, coffee followed by oil palms. Apart from the main cocoa, coffee and palm farms, there are numerous isolated portions of land where mixed cropping is carried. These crops include: cassava, corn, cocoyam, plantains and yams.
There is no virgin forest. There exists only a secondary forest where most of the trapping is carried. NTFP such as Eru, bush pepper, njangsang, bush mango, cashew nuts are collected from the secondary forest, in their farms and from neighbouring villages. Only a small portion of secondary forest is left near lower Ndungated. Tree species commonly found include; small leaf and Iroko.
Besides the Fon’s palace and on the right hand side on the right is the village shrine where traditional rites are performed. Entrance is limited to notables and members of the secret society (Troh). 4.2- Tenure System Practical
Access to land is through inheritance, purchase or as a gift by the chief or Fon. Formerly when there was abundant land, much was given to indigenes with little compensation in terms of food and drinks
Collection of NTFP and fuel wood is done solely by owner of that parcel of land from where the NTFP is collected. Trapping is usually done in the forest and/or farmland irrespective of the owner.. No cases of theft of farm produce have been reported.
This sketch land use map shows the different land uses, where resources are located and where used practices are carried out. It was not logically drawn to scale, do not give the real sizes of the different land areas and could not be used to monitor the effect of future management.
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The map is however not electronic based digital and therefore could not be updated with new information. It is recommended to develop a digital land use map showing the different land use options which can be updated in future with subsequent electronic devices such as Geographic Positioning Systems (GPS) data.
CHAPTER 5 NEEDS ASSESSMENTS AND COMMUNITY VISION
In order to obtain baseline information about the socio-economic, cultural and environmental situation of the village, it was imperative for a needs assessment to be carried out. This exercise brings out the potentials and constraints that characterised the community. A problem analysis was then carried out to find out the causes and effects of all the core problems which were later prioritised according to sector, gender and age. Possible solutions to these problems were sought in a participatory manner.
Table 7: Problem Identification Matrix by Sector and Gender. Sector Problems Men Women Youth Score Rank Score Rank Score Rank
- Pests & diseases on food & cash crop 25 1 18 1 15 1 - Poor storage facilities 08 4 10 2 - Poor quality planting material 15 3 05 3 09 2
Agr
icul
ture
- Inappropriate farm tools 22 2 1 4 - Low prices of cash & food crops 25 1 18 1 10 1 - High cost of inputs 10 2 1 3 5 3
Com
mer
ce
- Absence of MIS 5 3 05 2 7 2
- Insufficient pipes to external water system
14 2 18 1 05 2
Wat
er
- Poorly managed unplanned and inadequate water facilitate
20 1 09 2 15 1
- Poor group dynamics 06 2 10 2 10 1
Org
anis
atio
n
- Poor management skills 08 1 4 3 07 2
- Absence of a community hall 12 4 10 4 17 4 - Inadequate and Poor states of roads
with no linking bridges 30 1 25 1 15 1
- No electricity 10 2 08 2 8 2
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- No equipment in health centre 08 3 06 3 05 3 - Insufficient didactic materials in
schools 05 3
- Insufficient trained staff 10 2
Educ
atio
n
- Lack of school infrastructure 12 1
Infr
astru
ctur
e
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- Expensive livestock feed 09 3 11 2 12 1
- Lack of improve species of livestock 12 2 8 3 7 2
Live
stoc
k
- No collaboration between farmers & veterinary officer.
5 1 04 1 0 3
5.1- List of prioritised problems
1st - Inadequate and poor states of farm to market roads with no linking bridges. 2nd - Pest and disease on cash and food crop 3rd - Poorly managed unplanned, inadequate water supply. 4th - Absence of a community hall 5th - Losses in cassava processing due to inadequate processing means. 6th – Lack of Improved species of Livestock feed
Table 8: List of Community ProblemsProblems Score Rank
Pests and diseases on food and cash crops 58 2nd Absence of market information system 3 5th Poorly managed unplanned and inadequate water facilities 44 3rd Absence of a Community Hall 06 4th Inadequate and poor state of farm to market roads with no linking bridges
70 1st
Insufficient didactic materials in schools 15 6th Lack of improved species of livestock (pigs) 10 7th
5.2- List of prioritised community problems
1st - Inadequate and poor state of farm to market road with no linking bridges. 2nd - Pests and disease on food and cash crops 3rd - Poorly managed, unplanned and inadequate water supply. 4th - No collaboration between farmers and veterinary officers. 5th - Absence of market information system. 6th Insufficient didactic materials in schools 7th - Lack of improved species of livestock (pigs)
5.3- Shared Community Vision The people of Njenawung are convinced that in 45 years to come their
community will be well developed especially with the coming of a Government Technical school in the area. Every indigene will have well constructed homes with pipe borne water system; all their roads will be opened with all the quarters linked to each other by a motorable road. The evacuation of farm produce will be easy with less or no post harvest losses of both food and cash crops. Recreational facilities will flourish and the farmers will be able to sell at high prices due to the development of good marketing structures and well equipped storages facilities as a result of electricity that will reach all quarters. They also hoped that there will be many more primary and secondary schools and the population of Njenawung will increase ten fold.
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CHAPTER 6
STRATEGIC PLANNING A number of prioritised projects were selected to redress the prioritised problems. These
projects are in the domain of infrastructure, Agriculture and Water. Below are strategic plans, expected results, indicators, timing and types of resources needed for the planned activities.
ACTIONS/SOLUTIONS
Problem 1: Inadequate and poor state of farm to market roads with no linking bridges. Objective: Reduction in the incidence of post harvest looses. Table 8.1 Actions/Solution for Problem 1
Solutions/Activities Causes/Effects Internal External
Observation
- Poor road maintenance - No local road management
committee - Difficulty in evacuating farm
produces - Post harvest looses crops - Low prices - Low income - Poor quality produces due to
damages during transportation.
- Lobbying for funds - Negotiating for a
contractor and signing of agreement
- Execution of the project
- Carry out feasibility study
- Execution of the project
ACTIONS/SOLUTIONS
Problem 2: Pests and diseases on food and cash crops. Objective: To enhance the mastery of production techniques by farmers via training using Integrated Crop Pest Management (ICPM) approach. Table 8.2 Actions/Solution for Problem 2
Solutions/Activities Causes/Effects Internal External
Observation
- Poor farm management techniques
- Poor yields - Low prices - Poor quality - Poor quality planting
- Lobbying for funds - Selection of
demonstration plot and demarcation into plots & sub plots
- Follow up of training by
- Negotiation for a resource person(s)
- Acquire training materials
- Implementation
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materials from the same crops - Crop losses in the farm
frontline staff
ACTIONS/SOLUTIONS
Problem 3: Poorly managed, unplanned, inadequate water supply. Objective: To rehabilitate existing water system by ensuring proper management and extension to other quarters. Table 8.3 Actions/Solution for Problem 3
Solutions/Activities Causes/Effects Internal External
Observation
- Little or no knowledge on water supply
- Poor distribution of pipe borne water
- Broken and burst pipes - No water supply to some areas - Poor quality of water - Exposed pipes - Problems of water borne diseases.
- Sourcing for funds - Execution of contract
- Feasibility study - Selection of a contractor - Purchase of materials - Execution of contract
ACTIONS/SOLUTIONS Problem 4: Absence of a community hall. Objective: To enhance social interaction by the construction of a community hall. Table 8.4 Actions/Solution for Problem 4
Solutions/Activities Causes/Effects Internal External
Observation
- Insufficient funds - No accommodation for social and
cultural gathering - Abuse of traditional rights due to
the use of market for cultural manifestation
- No conference or training room for seminars and workshops.
- Mobilisation of finance- Assembling of local
materials - Execution of contract
- Feasibility studies - Engagement of a
contractor - Procurement of
materials - Execution of contract
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ACTIONS/SOLUTIONS Problem 5: Losses in cassava processing due to inadequate processing means. Objective: To improve the processing of garri by using motorised machines. Table 8.5 Actions/Solution for Problem 5
Solutions/Activities Causes/Effects Internal External
Observation
- Cassava grating is done with the used of hands (manual)
- Much time spent to grater a very small quantity
- Wounds received during the process- Little quantities harvested at a time - Few people ready to grater with the
hands
- Mobilisation of funds - Selection of suitable
machines - Set up a management
committee - Processing of garri
- Selection of supplier - Purchase/supply of
machine to community
- Training of operator and management committee
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STRATEGIC PLANNING Problem Nº.1: Inadequate and poor states of farm to market roads with no linking bridges Goal: Improve on the means of evacuation of farm produce. Objective: Reduction in the incident of Post harvest losses. Table 9.1: Strategic Planning for Prioritized Project 1.
Period Resources Strategic Actions Activities Results Indicators Y1 Y2 Y3 H M F
Sources of finance
Observation
Carrying out feasibility studies
A report on feasibility studies established
Availability of report by March 2009
2009 x x x MINADER RUMPI MINAD
Lobbying for funding Obtained funds required for the project implementation
At least 70% of the funds are available in a village bank all by March 2009
2009 2010 2011 x x Community
Negotiates for a contractor/signing of contract agreement
Acquire a qualified contractor
A contract agreement & a qualified contractor available by early April 2009
2009 x x Community partners
Maintain existing farm to market road & open new ones with linking bridges Execution of the project Existing roads are
graded with bridges constructed & new ones opened
Farm produce are easily evacuated, post harvest reduced & prices improved by 2010
2009 2010 x x x
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Problem Nº.2: Pests and diseases on cash and food crop. Goal: Improved on the production and productivity of cash and food crops. Objective: To enhance the mastery of production techniques by farmers through ICPM. Table 9.2: Strategic Planning for Prioritized Project 2
Period Resources Strategic Actions Activities Results Indicators Y1 Y2 Y3 H M F
Sources of finance
Observation
Funds are acquire for the training
80% of the funds are available in a bank account
2009 x x Community
A representation plot containing all the problems is selected
A report on plot selection & demarcation is available by October 2009
2009 x x x Rumpi
Qualified resource persons obtained
2 resource persons available by May 2009
2009 x Communityx
Lobbying for funding Selection of demo plots & demarcation into plots & sub plots Negotiation for a resource person Acquire training materials
Resource persons & participants all have facilitating & writing materials respectively
Availability of materials & purchase receipts
2009 x RumpiMINADER
x
IITA
Implementation Farmers are trained on ICPM & follow up to be ongoing.
Training manual & attendance list At least 60% of farmers are trained
2009 2010
x x x RumpiMINADER IITA
Follow up of training by frontline staff
Ensure mastery of production techniques by doing practically
Field work Demonstration farm curve out At least 80 farmers mastered.
2009 2010
2010 x x x PartnersMINADER
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Problem Nº.3: Poorly managed, unplanned and inadequate water supply. Goal: Improve on the existing water supply. Objective: To rehabilitate existing water system by ensuring proper management and extension to other quarters. Table 9.3: Strategic Planning for Prioritized Project 3
Period Resources Strategic Actions Activities Results Indicators Y1 Y2 Y3 H M F
Sources of finance
Observation
Feasibility study A report on feasibility study is available
A precise and concise report on feasibility study is available by June 2009
2009 x x x RUMPI MINADER Ministry of Water & Energy
Sourcing for funds Funds for implementation and obtained
35% of funds for implementation available by October 2009
2009 x x ADB RUMPI GOC
Selection of a contractor Qualified contractor is selected and ready to execute work
By December 2009 a qualified contractor is available and ready to start work
2009 x x RUMPI ADB GOC
Rehabilitate and extent water supply system
Purchase of materials All appropriate materials for construction are purchased
75% of materials purchased with receipts & are available by February 2010
2010 x x x VillageMinistry of Water and Energy
Execution of contract Existing pipes are rehabilitate & new extensions made to other areas
The community can drink clean portable water
2010 x x x Village
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Problem Nº.4: Absence of a community hall. Goal: Ensure social gathering in the community. Objective: To enhance social interaction provide a venue for socio-cultural and development meeting by the construction of a community hall. Table 9.4: Strategic Planning for Prioritized Project 4
Period Resources Actions
Activities Results IndicatorsY1 Y2 Y3 H M F
Sources of financeObservation
Feasibility studies Report on feasibility studies available
By April 2009 , a précised report on feasibility studies is available
2009 x x RUMPIADB
Mobilisation of finances
Funds for construction are obtained
By June 2009, 70% of funds needed for the for the execution of the contract is available in bank account
2009 x x CommunityRUMPI
Engagement of a contractor
A qualified contractor is identified
A contract agreement is sign latest August 2009
2009 x x RUMPI
Construct a community hall
Procurement / Assembling of local materials
Materials needed for construction are available
Procurement available at the construction site by November 2009
2009 x x x CommunityRUMPI ADB
Execution ofcontract
A community hall is constructed
A completed community hall is available by April 2010
2009 2010 x x x Community RUMPI
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Problem Nº.5: Losses in cassava processing due to inadequate processing means. Goal: Reduce post harvest losses of cassava tubers. Objective: To improve the processing of garri by using motorised machines. Table 9.5: Strategic Planning for Prioritized Project 5
Period Resources Actions
Activities Results IndicatorsY1 Y2 Y3 H M F
Sources of finance Observation
Mobilisation of funds
Funds for the procurement of the machines are obtained
Funds are available by July 2009
2009 x x CommunityRUMPI ADB MINADER
Selection of a supplier
Supplier identified
Proforma Invoice for supplier available by July 2009
2009 x x Service provider RUMPI MINADER
Selection of suitable machine
A machine with a gas engine and movable on wheels
Agreement with supplier state the nature of machine
2009 x x RUMPIMINADER
Acquisit-ion of a motorised cassava grinding machine
Purchase / supply of machine to community
Cassava producers receive a motorised cassava machine
Machine is received by August 2009
2009 x x RUMPICommunity
Setup a management committee
The machine is profitable in the community and is well managed
Generate means to purchase another one.
2009 2010 2011 x x Community (cassavaproducers)
Processing of garri Garri production is
intensified Post harvest losses reduced by 40% in 2011
2009 2010 2011 x x x Cassava processing
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CHAPTER 7 CONLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Conclusion This village Development plan for Njenawung is drawn up by the villagers in
collaboration with two facilitators from NADEV It can be described as an effective development tool for a number of reasons:- - the social, human, physical, natural and financial capital described in chapter 3, indicate very high probabilities that most of the identified problems can be solved in less than 4 years. The prioritised problems can be solved to a greater extend to address most of the identified problems. The administrative organisation in the village is very effective and this will enhance the success rate of most of the community ventures. The availability of labour and hard rock reserves are resources worth mentioning. The probable short, medium and long termed impacts of the proposed projects and activities as shown in the impact matrix for gender and time scale (page 28 in the annex) , will improve the standard of living in the village. The projects will result in most production, better commercialisation and consequently more revenue for the farmers. The quality of the houses will be improved as well as the health education and nutrition status of the village.
The current planning and reporting processes of the village development plan however have a number of constraints which reduces the efficiency of the process. The dispersed nature of settlement hinders most villagers from walking long distances to attend planning meetings. An important sector such as transect walk to confirm the mapping would have been more effective were it not for the difficult nature of the terrain that hinders visits to some of village potentiala.
The proposed micro-projects if realised will bring about enormous positive changes in the Njenawung community. There are a number of tendencies and constraints; however that have to be overcome for the realisation of optimum benefits Recommendations
There is the absence of group dynamics and record keeping observed in most groups, a good number of the groups exist illegally. Some efforts need to be made in order to register the groups. Therefore more effort should be concentrated on capacity building on group reorganisations since most of the groups have certificates but no activities. Much work needs to be done in the area of planning for the community to understand the need to plan their micro projects to be realised. It will be worthwhile to set up a functional and business oriented farmers group that will carter for prices and will go a long way to boast the economy of this area.
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ANNEXES ANNEX 1: SWOT ANALYSIS FOR PRIORITIZED PROJECTS
Objectives/Solutions Strengths Weakness Opportunity Threats
Maintain existing roads & open new ones with linking bridges
- Labour - Local materials - Financial
contributions depending on the means
- No expert to carry out feasibility studies
- Misunderstanding - Lack of cooperation
from some villagers
- GOC - RUMPI - Council
Training on the reduction of pest & diseases using the ICPM
- Demonstration farm
- Agric staff presence of local labour & materials
- Misunderstanding among farmers
- Distances to demo plot
- Lack of means to provide some modern materials
- Contribute financially
- RUMPI - Cameroon government MINADER - IITA - MTN Foundation
- Lack of roads - Exploitation
by existing officer
Rehabilitate & extend existing water system & also training on management
- Availability of water source.
- Local materials & labour
- Lack of finance GOC RUMPI Council
-
Construction of community hall
- Availability of site
- Availability of local materials / labour
- Lack of means to purchase some modern materials
GOC RUMPI Council
-
Losses in cassava processing due to inadequate processing means
- Large quantities of cassava tubers
- Agric staff - Labour - Part financial
contribution
- Insufficient funds - Rotting of mature
tubers
RUMPI MINADER GOC
- Poor road network
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ANNEX 2: IMPACT MATRIX FOR GENDER AND TIME SCALE
Target groups Time impact for the community Project description Men Women Men/Women Long Medium Fast
Infrastructure: Rehabilitation of existing roads, open new ones and construct linking bridges
x x
Agriculture: Training on pest & diseases control using ICPM
x x
Water: Rehabilitate & extend existing water systems to all areas.
x x
Construction of a community hall
x x
Acquisition of garri processing machine/press
x x
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ANNEX 3: MICRO PROJECT PROFILE 3.1- Micro Project Profile
Micro project name Maintain existing roads and open ones with linking bridges
Location Njenawung village Time to complete the project or activity 2 years How was the project identify and by who? Participating community realisation Who will benefit Entire community and neighbouring ones How many people will benefit More than 25 000 people Main environmental impact Crop destruction Main social impact Increase in income level through easy
evacuation of farm produce Stakeholders Neighbouring villages, councils, LBAs Complete work will belong to Njenawung village Activities will be implemented by who or which group? Entire Njenawung community/ contractor Completed work will be inspected by VPT, Sponsor Complete work will be operated by VPT, Council, entire village Completed work will be maintained by VPT, Council, Entire village
Inputs required Village Others(Donors) Total
Money 20,000,000 180,000,000 200,000,000 Materials 10,000,000 117,220,000 127,220,000 Labour 6,000,000 54,000,000 60,000,000 Transport 750,000 3,500,000 4,250,000
In Kind resources 800,000 1,200,000 2,000,000
Operational cost(source of funds)
1,200,000 1,455,000 2,655,000
Maintenance cost& source of funds
1,250,000 2,625,000 3,875,000
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3.2- Micro Project profile 2
Micro project name Training on pest and diseases control using ICPM
Location Njenawung village Time to complete the project or activity December 2010 How was the project identify and by who? Participatory approach by entire village Who will benefit? All the cash and food crops farmers How many people will benefit? About 2 500 people Main environmental impact Pollution and effect of chemicals on soils reduced. Main social impact Increase income level hence standard of living
improved Stakeholders Cash and food crop farmers Complete work will belong to Njenawung village Activities will be implemented by who or which group?
Cash and food crop farmers, service providers. VPT
Completed work will be inspected by VPT, Sponsors and trainers Complete work will be operated by VPT, Participants Completed work will be maintained by Cash and food crop farmers
Inputs required Village Others (Donors, IITA, EMBASSIES,ADB)
Total
Money 15,100,000 15,100,000 Materials 7,500,000 7,500,000 Labour 5,000,000 5,000,000 Transport 1,200,000 1,200,000 In Kind resources 150,000 500,000 650,000
Operational cost(source of funds)
600,000 600,000
Maintenance cost & source of funds
300,000 300,000
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3.3- Micro Project profile 3
Micro project name Rehabilitate and extend existing water systems to all areas
Location Njenawung village Time to complete the project or activity By May 2010 How was the project identify and by who? Participatory community realisation Who will benefit Entire community and road users How many people will benefit More than 10 000 people Main environmental impact Main social impact Improvement in water quality and
sanitation Stakeholders Council, Villages Complete work will belong to Inhabitants of Njenawung Activities will be implemented by who or which group? Cash and food crop farmers, service
providers. VPT Completed work will be inspected by VPT, Sponsors and trainers Complete work will be operated by Njenawung farmers Completed work will be maintained by Cash and food crop farmers
Inputs required Village Others Total Money 3, 240, 000 47, 760, 000 51, 000, 000 Materials 1, 550, 000 29, 950, 000 31, 500, 000 Labour 1, 250, 000 6, 700, 000 7, 950, 000 Transport 750, 000 3, 850, 000 4, 600, 000 In Kind resources 100, 000 500, 000 600, 000
Operational cost(source of funds)
900, 000 3, 830, 000 4, 730, 000
Maintenance cost& source of funds
760, 000 2, 930, 000 3, 690, 000
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3.4- Micro Project profile 4
Micro project name Construction of community hall Location Njenawung village Time to complete the project or activity By April 2010 How was the project identify and by whom? Participatory approach by villager Who will benefit CIGs, youth groups, socio-cultural groups
and Associations (Entire Community) How many people will benefit More than 3 000 people Main environmental impact Main social impact Reduce rural exodus Stakeholders Council, Farmers, groups and associations Complete work will belong to Njenawung community Activities will be implemented by who or which group? Entire Njenawung village, Rumpi Completed work will be inspected by VPT, Sponsor Complete work will be operated by VPT, Council, entire village Completed work will be maintained by VPT, entire Njenawung population
Inputs required Village Others Total Money 3,980,000 10, 620 000 16, 600, 000 Materials 1,300,000 4, 700, 000 6 ,000, 000 Labour 1, 250, 000 2, 650, 000 3, 900, 000 Transport 600, 000 1, 147, 000 7, 147, 000 In Kind resources 100, 000 300, 000 400 000
Operational cost(source of funds)
600, 000 1, 650, 000 2, 250, 000
Maintenance cost& source of funds
150, 000 650 ,000 800, 000
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3.5- Micro Project Profile 5
Micro project name Acquisition of Garri Processing Machine
Location Njenawung village Time to complete the project or activity August 2009 How was the project identify and by who? Participatory approach by women’s group
and other cassava farmer. Who will benefit Entire Community How many people will benefit About 2 800 people Main environmental impact Main social impact Provide employment for some youths Stakeholders Buyers, neighbouring villagers Complete work will belong to Women’s groups Activities will be implemented by who or which group? Njenawung cassava producers Completed work will be inspected by VPT, Sponsor Complete work will be operated by Women groups in Njenawung Completed work will be maintained by VPT
Inputs required Village Others Total Money 250,000 1,650,000 1,900,000 Materials 1, 500, 000 1,500,000 Labour Transport 100, 000 100,000 In Kind resources 50,000 50,000 100,000
Operational cost(source of funds)
50,000 50,000
Maintenance cost& source of funds
150,00 150,000
ANNEX 4: ANNUAL IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR PRIORITIZED PROJECTS
Annual Implementation Plan 1 Goal: Improve on the means of evacuation of farm produce Objective: To improve on the bargaining power of farmers and also reduce the incidence of post harvest losses.
Calendar Source of fund Strategic Actions
Activities
ResponsibilityF M A M J J A S O N D Village Council Partner
Total Remark J
Carrying out of feasibility studies
VPT and contractor
x
Lobbying for funding
VPT x
Negotiation of a contract agreement
VPT and support service
Maintain existing farm to market road & open new ones with linking bridges
Execution of the project
Community and contractor
x
2009
2009 - 2010
2009
2009 - 2011
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Annual Implementation Plan 2 Goal: Improve on the production and productivity of food and crash crops. Objective: To enhance the mastery of production techniques by farmers using ICPM approach.
Calendar Source of fund Strategic Actions
Activities
ResponsibilityJ F M A M J J A S O N D Village Council Partner
Total Remark
Lobbying For funding
VPT x x x
Selection of demonstration plots and demarcation into sub plots
VPT and resource person
x x x
Negotiation for a resource persons
Sponsor x
Organise training on the reduction of pest & diseases using ICPM
Acquire training materials
Resource person
x x x
2009
2009
2009
Implementation
VPT nad resource person
x x x
Follow upof training by extension workers
VPT x x
2009 – 2010
2010
2009
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Annual Implementation Plan 3 Goal: Improve on the existing water supply. Objective: Rehabilitate existing water system by ensuring proper management and extension to other areas.
Calendar Source of fund Strategic Actions
Activities
ResponsibilityJ F M A M J J A S O N D Village Council Partner
Total Remark
Feasibility study
VPT and technician
x x
Searching for funding
VPT x x
Selection of a contractor
VPT / Donor x
Purchase materials
Contractor and VPT
x x
Rehabilitate existing water supply system
Execution of contract
Contractor x x x
June 2009
Oct. 2009
2011
Dec. 2009
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Annual Implementation Plan 4 Goal: Ensure social gathering in the community. Objective: To enhance social interaction, provide a venue for socio-cultural and development meetings by the construction of a community hall.
Calendar Source of fund Strategic Actions
Activities
ResponsibilityJ F M A M J J A S O N D Village Council Partner
Total Remark
Feasibility studies
VPT and contractor
x
Mobilisation of finances
VPT x x
Engagement of a contractor
VPT / Donor x x
Procurement / Assembling of local materials
Contractor x x x
Construct a community hall
Execution of contract
Contractor and community
x x x
June 2009
2009
August 2009
November 2009
2010
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Annual Implementation Plan 5 Goal: Reduce post harvest losses of cassava tubers. Objective: To improve to processing of garri by using motorised machines
Calendar Source of fund Strategic Actions
Activities
ResponsibilityJ F M A M J J A S O N D Village Council Partner
Total Remark
Mobilisation of funds
VPT x x x
Selection of supplier
VPT/ Donor(s) x
Selection of suitable machine
VPT x x x
Purchase/supply of machine to the community
Supplier x x x
Setup a management committee (MC)
VPT x x
Training of the management Committee
x
Acquisition of a motorised cassava grinding machine
Processing of garri
MC/Cassava x
2009
2009
2009
2009
2009 – 2011
2011
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ANNEX 5: MONITORING AND EVALUATION PLAN FOR PRIORITISED PROJECTS
Monitoring and Evaluation Plan for Project 1 Goal: Improve on the means of evacuation of farm produce Objective: To improve on the bargaining power of farmers and also reduce the incidence of post harvest losses.
What was planned to be done
What was done What has not been done
Why was it not done
How can we correct what was not done
Remarks
Carrying out of feasibility studies
Lobbying for funding Negotiation of a contract agreement
Execution of the project Monitoring and Evaluation Plan for Project 2 Goal: Improve on the production and productivity of food and crash crops. Objective: To enhance the mastery of production techniques by farmers using ICPM approach.
What was planned to be done
What was done What has not been done
Why was it not done
How can we correct what was not done
Remarks
Lobbying For funding Selection of demonstration plots and demarcation into sub plots
Negotiation for a resource persons
Acquire training materials Implementation Follow up of training by frontline staff
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Monitoring and Evaluation Plan for Project 3 Goal: Improve on the existing water supply. Objective: Rehabilitate existing water system by ensuring proper management and extension to other areas.
What was planned to be
done What was done What has not been
done Why was it not
done How can we correct what was not done
Remarks
Feasibility study Searching for funding Selection of a contractor Purchase materials Execution of contract
Monitoring and Evaluation Plan for Project 4 Goal: Ensure social gathering in the community. Objective: To enhance social interaction, provide a venue for socio-cultural and development meetings by the construction of a community hall.
What was planned to be done
What was done What has not been done
Why was it not done
How can we correct what was not done
Remarks
Feasibility studies Mobilisation of finances Engagement of a contractor Procurement / Assembling of local materials
Execution of contract
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Monitoring and Evaluation Plan for Project 5 Goal: Reduce post harvest losses of cassava tubers. Objective: To improve to processing of garri by using motorised machines
What was planned to be
done What was done What has not been
done Why was it not
done How can we correct what was not done
Remarks
Mobilisation of funds Selection of supplier Selection of suitable machine Purchase/supply of machine to the community
Setup a management committee (MC)
Processing of garri
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ANNEX 6: LIST OF VPT MEMBERS FOR NJENAWUNG FONDOM Nº. Names Function 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
Mbenoh Williams Atemnkeng Cecilia Charles Ndenkoh Nkemnzi Joseph Alice Mafor Mbenoh Theresia Ndi Nkemasong Bernard Nkemajuah Joseph Asaba Fonchenallah Nkemasaba Lawrence Tandeng Gabriel Alem Oliver Nkem Andrew Frida Nkemngu Ajong Prisca Fosangong Mary Fon M.A Fonjenawa
President Vice President Secretary General Financial Secretary Treasurer Organising Secretary Adviser Adviser Adviser Adviser Adviser Member Member Member Member Member Adviser 1 Ex. officio members
ANNEX 7: LIST OF FOCUS GROUP MEMBER NJENAWUNG VILLAGE
Nº. Names of Focus Group Occupation Signature 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
Nkemzi Joseph Pa Esufor Koffi Chief Fortachop Michael Nkemalemoh Alexander Nkemchop Beatrice Mr. William Tanyi Asaba Justine Nkemasonganyi Stephen Mr. Asaba Francis H/M Mafor Forkeng Kirita Ajong Joseph Aka Anastasia Ndenkoh Charles
Farmer Farmer Farmer Farmer Farmer Teacher Farmer Farmer Teacher Farmer Farmer Farmer Farmer
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14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48
Alem Oliver Ajua Kingsley Ajong Francis Mbenoh William Mofor Thomas Nkemajua Joseph Tanyanga Isidore Mebinkeng Christopher Tange Gabriel Tarkeng Florence Ajap Elias Nkemto Gabriel Nkemasongcha Andrew Nkemasaba Lawrence Nkemdah George Nkemasong Matthias Chief Forssung Nkem Bernard Nkem Aloysius Asong Fidelis Chamoh Dickson Maria Anyangafac Takong Elias Nkengafac Philip Fonjunewo Victorine Nkemngubajon Aloysius Choplefac Richard Nkemasong Mary Nkemngu Frida Nkemazen Gabriel Atemnkeng Theresia Agendia Mary Ngimkeng Monica Forsagong Mary Nkenzi Angeline
Farmer Farmer Farmer Farmer Farmer Farmer Farmer Farmer Farmer Farmer Farmer Farmer Farmer Farmer Farmer Farmer Farmer Farmer Farmer Farmer Farmer Farmer Farmer Farmer Farmer Farmer Farmer Farmer Farmer Farmer Farmer Farmer Farmer Farmer Farmer
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ANNEX 8: PRESENTATION OF FACILITATORS
The VDP process was facilitated by two resource persons namely: Nº Name Organisation Tel. Nº E-mail Qualification 1 Amuoh Christopher
Ndi Nkong Hill Top Association for development (NADEV)
77 55 99 67 33 32 32 27
amouhn@yahoo.com Agricultural Engineer University of Dschang
2 Chalefack Chrisantus Nkong Hill Top Association for development (NADEV)
74 54 69 82 74 81 31 31
aschris_che@yahoo.com A/Level (Bio, Chem., Maths)
ANNEX 9: PROBLEM ANALYSIS (PROBLEM TREE)
1.1- Problem tree 1
Low price Post harvest
losses of crops
o local road gement committee
Problem 1: Inadequate and poor state of farm
to market roads with no linking bridges
Low income
Cau
ses
Poor road maintenance
p d
Difficulty in evacuating farm produce
FFE
CT
S
1.2- Problem tree 2
Crop losses arm FF
EC
T
Poor quality planting materials from the
same crops
AU
SES
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Low prices
Nmana
E
Poor quality roduces due toamages duringt t ti
Poor quality produce
Low prices Poor yieldsPoor farm management
Problem 2: Pests &diseases of food &
cash crops
Cin the fE
1.3- Problem tree 3
Poor distribution of pipe borne
water
Broken & burst pipes
CA
USE
S
Little or no knowledge on
water management
Problem 3: Poorly managed, unplanned, inadequate water
supply
No water supply to some areas Poor quality of water
Problems of water borne diseases
EFF
EC
T
Insufficient pipes
Poorly and unplanned system
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1.4- Problem tree 4
CA
USE
S
Abuse of traditional rights due to the used of market for cultural
manifestation
No accommodation for social and cultural
gathering
No conference or training room for
seminars and workshops
Problem 4: Absence of a community hall
Insufficient funds
EFF
EC
T
1.5- Problem tree 5
CA
USE
S Wounds received during the process
Much time spent to grater a very small quantity
Little quantities harvested at a time
Limited consumption of tubers
Few people ready to grater with the hands
Problem 5: Post harvest losses of cassava tubers
Cassava grating is done with the used of hands (manual)
EFF
EC
T
ANNEX 10: TREND ANALYSISTopics of interest Past Present Future Future (desirable)
Human population Low Increase Increase Increase Forest cover Thick Reduce Reduce Forest reserve Conditions of water bodies High Reduce Reduce Increase Agricultural production Low Increase Reduce Increase Soil fertility Very fertile Poor Poor Fertile Rainfall Heavy Reduce Reduce Increase Animal production High Reduce Reduce Increase
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ANNEX 11: IMPACT OF LIVELIHOOD ACTIVITIES ON THE ENVIRONMENT Activities Increase income Affects
land Affects soil Affects forest Affects water
Farming Yes Reduction in available farm land
Continues farming reduce soil fertility
Reduces forest Reduce water bodies
NTFP collection
Increases, sales of eru, njangsang, bitter kola, bush pepper, bush plums (share nuts)
No Increase in soil fertility
No No
Trapping Yes, sales of animals No No No No
ANNEX 12: STAKE HOLDERS IDENTIFICATIONNº Category of group Supplies to Receives from Problems 1 Cash crop farmers local buyers money low price, faulty scales 2 Food crop farmers local buyers money poor road, low prices, no farm to
market roads 3 Livestock farmers local buyers local suppliers low prices, no veterinary officers 4 Hunters (trappers) local supply local suppliers low prices 5 Timber dealers 6 NTFP local buyers local suppliers poor prices, no processing machine,
means of transportation 7 Honey harvesters local local suppliers low prices 8 Businessmen 9 Suppliers of chemicals
and farm implements Farmers farmers high prices, wrong choice,
inadequate chemicals
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ANNEX 1`3: TIMELINE
Historical events good or bad Year of occurrence Impact in the community Establishment of the catholic mission 1962 - climbable with craft
- brought about religion - conflict between religion & tradition
Opening of the main road from Lewoh to Wabane through Njenawung
1994 - Easy movement of population from one place to the other
Creation of the first secondary school (CETIC Njenawung)
2007 - reduce cost of education - increase village population
Arrival of pipe borne water 2002 - improve in hygienic conditions, - reduce long distance movement
Construction of the health post 1985 - improve health condition Village market 1946 - bring people together for easy
communication
ANNEX 14: VILLAGE BASED GROUPSNº Village groups Legal status Composition Members 1 Young farmers CIG No Mixed 37 2 Beloved mothers No Women 21 3 Ngomenchure group Yes Women 22 4 Widows group Yes Women 18 5 Mbahmbong CIG Yes Women 52 6 Ngomendah No Mixed 10 7 Ayinamendah farmers group No Mixed 12 8 Sweet mother CIG Yes Women 13 9 Ndemafor Koh farmers group No Mixed 15 10 Njeh CIG Yes Mixed 14 11 Orphans/Handicapped groups No Mixed 23 12 Anuchengalele Yes Mixed 17 13 Techala group Yes Mixed 38 14 Ndahndah Yes Mixed 14 15 Meke farmers Yes Mixed 15 16 Anambong farming group No Mixed 11