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SHARP+ resilience assessment in the United Republic of Tanzania

In the districts of Kaliua, Mlele, Sikonge and Urambo

Year of publication 2024

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 2 p.

Author FAO;

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Brochure, flyer, fact-sheet

Synopsis (short abstract) The Self-evaluation and Holistic Assessment of Climate Resilience of Farmers and Pastoralists (SHARP+) is a comprehensive approach and tool developed by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) to assess the resilience of smallholder farmers at the household level. The SHARP+ resilience assessment in Tanzania factsheet presents key findings from surveys conducted in the districts of Kaliua, Mlele, Sikonge, and Urambo in September 2024, as part of the Drylands Sustainable Landscapes Impact Program (DSL-IP). This document highlights and summarizes the resilience scores of farmer households across 21 modules, covering environmental, economic, social, and governance aspects. Its aim is to inform and engage relevant stakeholders, in order to foster action and collaboration towards more resilient agroecosystems.

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