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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: [email protected]

Website: www.nkonghilltop.org

Team of Facilitation Name Qualification Contact

Amouh Christopher

Ndi

Agric Engineer UD [email protected]

Chalefack

Chrisantus

A/L June 94 &

session Bio, Chem,

Maths

[email protected]

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.nkonghilltop.org/

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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.

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Figure 1: PATICIAPTORY LAND USE MAP OF NJENAWUNG VILLAGE.

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

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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.

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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

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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


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


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


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


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


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


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


600,000 600,000

Maintenance cost & source of funds

300,000 300,000

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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


900, 000 3, 830, 000 4, 730, 000


760, 000 2, 930, 000 3, 690, 000

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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


600, 000 1, 650, 000 2, 250, 000


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


50,000 50,000


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.


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.


Activities


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.


Activities


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


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


Activities


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.



Why was it 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.



Why was it not done


Remarks

Feasibility studies Mobilisation of finances Engagement of a contractor Procurement / Assembling of local materials


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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

[email protected] Agricultural Engineer University of Dschang

2 Chalefack Chrisantus Nkong Hill Top Association for development (NADEV)

74 54 69 82 74 81 31 31

[email protected] 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 yields
Poor farm management

Problem 2: Pests &diseases of food &

cash crops
C
in 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

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