At a Glance
| Start Date | Q1 2018 |
|---|---|
| Funding Source | Partner |
| Approved Budget | USD 290 166 |
| Status | Active |
| Thematic Area |
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Main Objectives
The main objective is to identification of the optimum irrigation scheme equipped with the most appropriate renewable energy technology for irrigation system based on sustainable water management principles as well as with market-based strategy to build or support commercial farms to maximize revenue generation potential either to domestic and export markets and contribute to the nation’s economic growth and job creation.
The project will be achieve the following outputs:
Output 1: A pre-feasibility study assessing medium to large scale irrigation of commercial farming based on renewable energy solutions and sustainable water management principles for 10 potential project sites in Uganda.
Output 2: Business plans of medium to large scale irrigation of commercial farming based on renewable energy solutions and sustainable water management principles for at least 2 most promising project sites. The business plans need to include identified investment partners who are willing to invest in the project.
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| Start Date | Q1 2017 |
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| Funding Source | Core |
| Approved Budget | USD 2 029 000 |
| Status | Active |
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