Table of Contents

Abbreviations

I. PROGRAMME BACKGROUND

A. Programme Origin

B. Background Information

(i) Strategic Framework

(ii) Madibira I

II. PROJECT AREA

III. PROJECT RATIONALE

IV. PROGRAMME OBJECTIVE

V. PROJECT DESCRIPTION

A. Project Components

B. Expansion or Rehabilitation of Areas under Irrigation

C. Construction of Water Storage Structures

D. Construction of Mini–Hydropower Station at Maluluma Falls

E. Catchment Protection and Environmental Management

F. Agricultural Support Services

(i) Agricultural Extension Services

(ii) Provision of Post–harvesting Facilities

(iii) Enhanced Capacity of the Farmers’ Organization

(iv) Improved Market Infrastructure

(v) Health and Education

(vi) Gender and HIV/AIDS Issues

VI. IMPLEMENTATION ARRANGEMENTS

VII. INDICATIVE COSTS

VIII. PROPOSED SOURCE OF FINANCING

IX. BENEFITS

X. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS

XI. ISSUES AND PROPOSED ACTIONS

XII. POSSIBLE RISKS

Appendix 1: Map of Tanzania Showing the Project Area

Appendix 2: List of References