Burkina Faso programs / Burkina Faso project 686-0211 · 1976–1982 · social policies, regulations and systems · Development Alternatives, Inc. (DAI)
GRANT TO THE DOMESTIC ECONOMY UNIT OF THE INTERMINISTERIAL COORDINATING COMMITTEE FOR RURAL DEVELOPMENT (CCDR) IN UPPER VOLTA SUPPORTS IMPROVEMENTS IN RURAL WOMENS' CAPACITIES TO ORGANIZE, MANAGE, INVEST IN, AND CONDUCT SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES. ACTIVITIES WILL BE CARRIED OUT THROUGH THE INVOLVEMENT OF 4 REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATIONS (ORD'S) IN 60 SELECTED VILLAGES. MAJOR ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: (1)DEVELOPMENT OF "MICRO-PROJECTS" FOR VILLAGE WOMEN; (2)CREATION OF A VILLAGE PROMOTION FUND TO SUPPORT MICRO-PROJECTS; (3)EXTENSIVE IN-COUNTRY AND THIRD COUNTRY TRAINING; AND (4)DEVELOPMENT OF A MICRO-PROJECT INFORMATION SYSTEM. AT LEAST 90 MICRO-PROJECTS WILL BE DEVELOPED DURING THE COURSE OF THE PROJECT. THEY WILL BE FUNDED THROUGH USE OF THE VILLAGE PROMOTION FUND AFTER REVIEW ACCORDING TO 4 BASIC CRITERIA: (1)MICRO-PROJECT RESPONDS TO AN EXPRESSED NEED OF THE VILLAGE; (2)HAS HIGH POTENTIAL FOR REPLICABILITY IN OTHER VILLAGES; (3)HAS GOOD POTENTIAL BENEFITS, PARTICULARLY FOR WOMEN; AND (4)MICRO-PROJECT IS ABLE TO BECOME SELF-SUFFICIENT WITHIN 2-3 YEARS. MICRO-PROJECTS ALREADY IDENTIFIED BY VILLAGE WOMEN INCLUDE COLLECTIVELY OWNED MOTORIZED MILLS, COLLECTIVE POULTRY R
Source: DEC abstract, PD-AAC-166-B1 (1976). The source's own text.
Operated in: Burkina Faso.
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Evaluation studies and evaluation-type documents linked to this program.
| Examen du projet SWID UV | — | Linked evaluation |
| Strengthening women's roles in development project | 1979 | Evaluation-type document |
| Strengthening women's roles in development | 1981 | Evaluation-type document |
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| Name | Role | Years | Basis | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Development Alternatives, Inc. (DAI) | implementer | 1980 | Stated in a document | 2 sources |
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Operated in Burkina Faso, 1976 to 1982 11 sources
Scope: country: Burkina Faso. The award code belongs to this country's mission. High confidence.
How sure we are: 0.9.
| Name | Years | Basis | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| AID/SOD-PDC-C-0189 |
| Title | Year | Type |
|---|
| 1980 |
| Stated in a document |
| 2 sources |
| Name | Years | Basis | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| USAID. Mission to Upper Volta | 1980 | Stated in a document | 2 sources |
| USAID. Mission to Upper Volta | 1976 to 1981 | Stated in a document | 5 sources |
| Name | Years | Basis | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burkina Faso | 1976 to 1982 | Stated in a document | 11 sources |
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