Integrated Project on Aquatic Weeds Management for the Protection of International Waters and Sustainable Land management in the Lower Volta Basin Area of Tsetsekpo and Sayikope communities

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Description

Background

The project is to be implemented in Tsetsekpo and Sayikope in the North Tongu District in the Volta Region. These communities are located along the River Volta System in the Lower Volta Basin.

Evidence shows that agriculture is the leading sector in the economy in the project area. The sector is dominated by small scale unorganized farmers who depend mainly on simple labour intensive production techniques and are involved mainly in maize and vegetable production. It is characterized by low productivity resulting from the continuous usage of indigenous farm implements and adoption of indigenous farming practices. Reports indicate high level of post harvest losses particularly in maize and vegetable production. Cattle rearing is a major dominant occupation and this has brought about massive over-grazing resulting in soil erosion and degradation the situation is also worsened by poor farming practices adopted by the people which include over-cultivation and bush burning. The escalating spate of deforestation in the area is also due to charcoal burning, fuel wood collection, bushfires, farming and small scale mining of oyster shells.

It also noteworthy that creation of the Akosombo and Kpong dams has adversely affected the ecology of the area in several ways, which include;

1. No deposition of silt on the flood plains to improve soil fertility due to the cessation of the annual flooding of the Volta.
2. Siltation of much of the lower Volta and the presence of river weeds has caused extinction of oyster and destruction of the fishing industry.

Project goal and outputs

The goal of the project is to contribute to the reduction of the pollution of Lower Volta River system and ensure efficient utilization of the water resource. The specific objectives to be achieved by the end of the project period are:

1. To create awareness among the community members on the economic potential of the aquatic weeds.
2. To build capacity in the effective management of the aquatic weeds through training in compost production and cage aquaculture.
3. Establish a revolving microfinance scheme to community members to embark on cage aquaculture.

Expected Project Outputs

• Capacities of fisherman and farmer groups developed in efficient management of aquatic weeds and international waters
• Skills of farmers in compost production and aquaculture developed.
• Improved access to credit to engage in compost production and cage aquaculture developed.

Expected Outcomes

Achievements: Results and Impact

Lessons for Replication

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References

See also

1. Managing the Threat of Floating Aquatic Weeds and Restoring the Vegetation Cover of Lower Volta Basin to Conserve Biodiversity of the Volta River in the Torgome Traditional Area in The North Tongu District Of The Volta Regions
2. Kunyukuo solar water supply, and ecological sanitation management systems, Ghana
3. Integrated Community-Based Biodiversity Conservation Reforestation of degraded lands, and sustainable fisheries development in Fievie Community and along the Volta River, Ghana
4. Golinga community integrated solar water supply, and sanitation management systems, Ghana
5. Developing Community Network For Sustainable Land Management And Poverty Reduction In The Gburumani – Dimabi Traditional Area Of The Tolon Kumbugu District
6. Community-based biodiversity conservation and sustainable management of Mamdowodindo and Nana Busua Wetlands/lagoons in the Ahanta West District, Ghana
7. Community-based Integrated Coastal Zone Management for enhanced agricultural biodiversity and improved rural livelihood in Amlakpo, Adodoajikope, Asigbekope and Kenya in the Dangbe East District
8. Abriem Community Integrated water supply and sanitation management systems, Ghana

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