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Zimbabwe Advocacy for Lushonkwe community to manage its rights to land & water Ms Abby Taka Mugugu
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The Context
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Community of Lushonkwe
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The Context Community of Lushonkwe Harsh climate: vulnerable livelihoods Annual food deficit Isolation HIV/AIDS
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Community lease is no collateral No land, no credit No land, no water No land, no water, no knowledge of irrigation The Problem - a farmer’s point of view
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Proposed Solutions Advocacy is broker for support Foster community cohesion Rehabilitate 25 ha for irrigation Balance the mix towards food security
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Land & Water Governance Innovation Partnership development Partnership chain Skills development –ILC & IFAD –WLWRSA & WLZ –Community –Irrigation Management Committee
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Project Implementation Analysis of the legal situation on land and water rights Fund raising Technical planning of rehabilitation
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Results & impacts Analysis of land legislation Feasibility study Irrigation Management Committee 2-way capacity building Social cohesion improved
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Lessons Learned Open learning process Added value of NGO experience Need for alternative/fall-back options
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Conclusions Catalytic role of international support Commitment to new partnerships required Advocacy NGOs – Field experience increase their legitimacy – Potential role in policy dialogue
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