تقييم برامج استصلاح الاارضي في الضفة الغربية لعام 2005_2006
Date
2012-10-05
Authors
علي عبد الحافظ علي علقم
ali abd al hafez ali alkam
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Publisher
AL-Quds University
جامعة القدس
جامعة القدس
Abstract
Abstract:
This study was conducted by the researcher between September 2011 and February
2012. (12) localities in five districts were surveyed. The main objective of the study is
to evaluate and establish socio-economic indicators on land reclamation projects
implemented by the MOA and different local NGOs over 2005-2006.Indeed the said
projects were completely funde by the International Fund for Agricultural Development
(IFAD) as part of its local programme Participatory Natural Resources Management
Programme (PNRMP).
The adopted research methodology includes conducting the following: semi structured
interviews with seven representatives of the implementing organization, and a
structured questionnaire administered to a random sample of 158 beneficiary farmers.
For this purpose an interview guide and a questionnaire were prepared tested, reviewed
and approved by experts in this field. These tools included questions about the obstacles
and constraints facing the land reclamation and the impact of these programs on the
socioeconomic status of beneficiaries. The obtained data were analyzed using the
computer software “Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS).
Results showed that the implementing organization worked under clear goals and plans
in all stages of their projects cycle. All related stakeholders participated in the project
implementation phases. Most organizations did not update their data on the Agricultural
Projects Information System (APIS), leaving decision makers with insufficient
information about land reclamation. Most oriented interview did not follow up projects
after handing to farmers. Beneficiaries were more satisfied with direct implementation
of land reclamation, 87.3% of the interviewed farmers indicated that intercropping
increased the income of beneficiaries by 17.8%, and contributed to shortening the
payback period of the cost of land reclamation. Land reclamation increased women
participation in farming they contribute by 32% of the family work in the reclaimed
land. Land reclamation had also positive impact in improving the opportunities for
farmers' collective work and helped in powering them vis-a-vis their communities.
Based on these results the study suggests further strengthening extension service as
provided by the Ministry of Agriculture, beyond the period of implementation for a
minimum of five years. Construction of agricultural roads should be an integral part of
land reclamation projects. Sharing of success stories between farmers and involving
beneficiaries in discussion and collective events will increase the impact of land
reclamation. Organizations working on land reclamation should have consistent and
unified system of managing projects, the strategy of direct implementation by farmers
should be adopted to minimize costs and create more job opportunities for farmers. And
finally, updating APIS is very important to inform decision makers and coordinate
work
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Keywords
الارشاد الزراعي , Agriculture Extension