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EcoProsperity - Medios de vida resistentes al clima mediante tecnologías de agricultura regenerativa (ingl.)

The overarching vision of this project is to create resilience of young mothers, young women, and men to the impacts of climate change by increasing their access to climate-relevant technical skills and practices, technologies, production inputs, products, and services. This will lead to enhanced productivity and production, an increase in income, and food security and create employment opportunities.
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mayuge, uganda
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Kamuli, Uganda
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Luuka, Uganda
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Buyende, Uganda
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Namutumba, Uganda
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Kyenjojo, Uganda
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Kyegegwa, Uganda
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Kibaale, Uganda
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Buhweju, Uganda
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Mitooma, Uganda
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Uganda
Duración del proyecto
2024 - 2028

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Poverty remains a challenge in Uganda, especially for young people and women. It hinders their increased participation and income generation in crucial sectors like agriculture, which greatly contributes to the national economy. Climate-related risks such as droughts and floods, and their negative impacts on soil fertility, further exacerbate the situation.

The project

The project supports young mothers, young women and men in acquiring knowledge and skills that address climate-related challenges which further deteriorate their employability and income. This includes helping them set up their own eco-friendly micro and small agriculture businesses through the acquisition of entrepreneurial skills, and climate-resilient innovations and technologies. Additionally, the project will enable young mothers, young women, and men to access affordable and appropriate finance as a catalyst for their businesses’ growth.

The project provides tailored advisory services and access to climate-resilient solutions to secure income and nutrition through diversification. This includes measures to improve soil quality, the use of compost, and the sustainable management of ecosystems.

The project supports small and medium-sized enterprises in implementing inclusive business models that particularly benefit young people and women. These models improve supply chains, increase revenues, and offer climate-resilient products and services. Young women are specifically supported through gender-inclusive enterprises, women-focused business models, and financial services tailored to their needs.

The project follows the Inclusive Systems Development Approach, which holistically analyzes market constraints. Its goal is to empower businesses to profitably offer climate-friendly solutions, create new market segments, and collaborate with authorities to foster an environment conducive to sustainable business growth.

Project partners

  • Private Sector: Providers of climate-resilient agricultural technologies, agro-input companies, export businesses, farmers' associations, and business development service providers offer vocational training and market access to the target groups.
  • Public Sector: The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, local district authorities, the Uganda Meteorological Authority, and other public institutions provide climate-specific information and services.
  • Associations: National umbrella organisations such as the Grain Council, the Uganda Cooperative Alliance, and other federations support small and medium-sized enterprises.

Expected results

  • 12,000 young mothers, young women, and men (70% women) gain access to climate-resilient technologies, agricultural inputs, market information, and improve their skills and practices.  
  • 80% of them increase their climate resilience and production, resulting in an average annual net income increase of CHF 500 per person.
  • 10,000 of the young mothers, young women, and men (70% women) gain access to diversified food security through climate-resilient agricultural activities.
  • 30 micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) access entrepreneurship and business support services and offer new or improved products and services.  
  • 1 200 full- and part-time jobs are created.

Financing partners

This project is financed by Linsi Foundation, Happel Foundation and Canton Aargau, among other donors. It is part of the Swisscontact Development Programme, which is co-financed by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), and the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs FDFA.

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