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Partnership Actions (PAMS) Horn of Africa
Current PAMS Projects
Sustained information and condom provision among the Borena community (Ethiopia)
Start: January 2012
Executing Agency: GOAL Ethiopia
Partners: Swiss TPH
This PAMS builds on the results of a previous project on HIV prevention in Borena. The previous PAMS contributed to raising awareness about the health risks of multiple sexual relationships (see below: "Community conversation for comprehensive HIV prevention in three weredas of Borena zone"). This project goes one step further by promoting the use of condoms. Using a “social marketing” approach, the PAMS will work towards sustained access to condoms for the Borena community. Additional activities will be implemented to further increase people’s awareness of HIV risks and increase their willingness to use condoms.
Practicing soil and water conservation measures for food security in Gebezemariam Kebele, Ethiopia
Start: December 2011
Executing Agency: Bahir Dar University
Partners: CDE
In Ethiopia, soil and water conservation (SWC) measures have been implemented on farmlands since 1974 as a way of reducing land degradation. Despite the fairly long-term application of this approach in the region, a considerable amount of land has been degraded, for example by farmers who doubted the practices and destroyed constructed field terraces. Seeking to re-familiarise farmers with SWC measures, this PAMS aims at increasing the local knowledge base and enhancing exchange between farmers. Previous SWC measures that were successfully adopted will be promoted at larger scale. A demonstration site addressing all stakeholders will support training of farmers and foster knowledge exchange between researchers, local government officials, farmers, and other key actors.
Promoting a Soil Spectral Library Approach in Ethiopia to Account the potentials of Soil Carbon Sequestration due to Sustainable Land Management (SLM) Systems
Start: September 2011
Executing Agency: ARARI, NSTC
Partners: CDE
This PAMS aims to promote soil spectroscopy among policymakers, development practitioners and smallholder farmers in Ethiopia. Land quality indicators are needed to evaluate environmental impacts of land management practices and land use changes. The quantitative assessment of such indicators – such as soil nutrients, organic matter, soil erosion, etc. – is often costly and cumbersome. On the other hand, the long-term negative impact of reduced land quality may result in rehabilitation costs that are much higher. Soil spectroscopy is a time- and cost-effective technology for monitoring soil quality and examining potential improvements due to soil conservation practices. In this PAMS, relevant stakeholders will be trained and standardised procedures and manuals for Ethiopian labs working on soil spectroscopy will be compiled.
Participatory Management of Chat (Catha Edulis Forskal) Residual /Garaba/ for Sustained Environmental Protection and Income Generation in the Town of Aweday, Ethiopia
Duration: February 2010 to Present
Executing Agencies: Department of Environmental Science, Haramaya University (DES/HU), Aweday Town Administration/Municipality, East Hararge Zone, Oromia Region, Ethiopia
Partners: CDE
This PAMS aims at developing a low-cost and sustainable technique for management and composting of Chat residue which is well-suited to local conditions in the town of Aweday, Ethiopia, using a participatory approach. This project will promote innovative solid waste management practices, thereby improving the local environment and offering continuous employment to individuals from socially and economically disadvantaged groups.
Download publication: Generation, Composition and Characteristics of Urban Solid Waste in a Major Khat Producing and Marketing Area in Eastern Ethiopia (English / PDF 168 KB)
Completed PAMS Projects
Community conversation for comprehensive HIV prevention in three weredas of Borena zone
Duration: January to June 2009
Executing Agency: GOAL Ethiopia
Partners: Swiss TPH
Research showed that multiple sexual relationships in Borena were one of the major risks for HIV infection among the local people. Researchers organised community conversations with the aim of raising awareness on HIV/AIDS. In these conversations, participants identified key factors that make the community vulnerable to HIV infections, and discussed prevention mechanisms. This PAMS raised awareness about the health risk that comes with practicing multiple sexual relationships. Local people learned about the importance of HIV prevention measures, such as using condoms.
Download Outcome Highlights (PDF / 721 KB)
Contact
For regional PAMS information:
Berhanu Debele, Regional Coordinator, Horn of Africa
For general PAMS information:
Eva Maria Heim, Coordinator of Partnership Actions
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