| Project Title | Non-timber Forest Projects & Micro Enterprises Project (NTFP-M); |
| Project Location/Site | |
| Region | SNNRP |
| Zone | Bench-Maji and Sheka Zones |
| Woredas | Sheko, North Bench and Gurafereda – Bench Maji Yeki-Sheka |
| Donors | UoH and UK Government Darwin Initiative |
| Funding Program | The Management and Development of Natural Resources (soil, water, biodiversity) in and around Wetland, Forest and Agricultural ecosystems |
| Implementer | Ethio Wetlands and Natural Resources Association (EWNRA) |
| Partners | |
| Project Goal/General Objective | Developing value Chains for Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFPs), thereby diversifying the sources of forest-related income for community, engaging women, and improving the sustainability of the cooperatives |
| Project Expected Result/Expected Outcome | Output 1: Three honey micro enterprises producing higher quality honey and generating income from sales to Apinec and/or other honey buyers Output 2: Four micro enterprises established for production and sale of forest fruit jams/dried products Output 3: four Micro-enterprises established for sale of long pepper, cardamom and other spices within national and potentially international markets Output 4: Analysis of chemical properties and commercial potential of Forest Mahogany (Trichilia dregeana) undertaken and shared with businesses and communities. |
| Project Duration | July 01/2018-March 31/ 2021 |
| Project Life (years) | Three years |
| Budget | ETB 8,278,089.00 (£374,000) |
| Total # of Beneficiaries | |
| Direct | 5,000 beneficiaries |
| Indirect | |
| Contact Person | Mr. Afework Hailu, Executive Director |
| Email Address | ethio.wetland@gmail.com |