Objectives | Bahir Dar University IUC Project

Objectives

General Objective:

The general objective is to improve livelihood in NWE through increased agricultural productivity and improved sustainable tourism.

Specific objectives:

Specifically, this project will result in

Livelihood impacts of development-driven interventions such as urbanization, large irrigation dams,
Enhancing geotourism potentials of the research area
Migration of people in Northwestern Ethiopia in such better livelihood options

Expected Intermediate Results

Phase I Research Outputs

Local landholders are given very little attention in the process of urban expansion and development
Compensations for land expropriation are not enough
Farmers show willingness to pay for some of the ecosystem services of land
Availability of irrigation water is essential to improve both crop revenue and receptivity of the farmers to use modern farm inputs

Phase II Outreach Objectives

To share research findings on irrigation water availability & factors affecting their farm efficiency.
To raise awareness among policymakers, government officials, and stakeholders on urbanization dynamics, enhanced compensation schemes, and environmental benefits from expropriated land.
To inform decision-makers on developing geotourism for sustainable development and educate the public about the values of geosites for conservation and sustainable use.
To lobby decision-makers and planners to integrate research outcomes into their planning activities, advocating for improved livelihoods and environmental enhancements.

Phase II Proposed Outreach Activities