Tracking Development - Rio Tinto - Qit Madagascar Minerals

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The Production Phase Income generating activities -- Bee keeping and honey production -- Sustainable Fisheries and sea and lake fishing techniques -- Animal Husbandry, including poultry and pig farming -- Eel breeding -- Agriculture, including vegetable and Rice cultivation and cash crop production -- Small-Scale food processing, including the Transformation of fruits and vegetables -- Handicraft manufacturing, including embroidery, sewing, Sisal and Rafia weaving and mahampy braiding -- Composting and earthworm culturing -- barge and Fiberglass boat manufacturing -- Brick making -- Small tool manufacturing and wood workshops Other initiatives -- Literacy Programs -- Ecotourism -- community Health and Sanitation 48
The Production Phase A Vegetable Garden In 2010, the NGO ASOS began implementing a vegetable cultivation project in the communities of Ampasy Nahampoana, Mandromodromotra and Andrakaraka. Almost 200 participants were involved in the first year’s harvest. Today, the project has expanded across six sites. Vegetables, including carrots, cabbage, radishes and eggplant, are currently being grown on 4ha by 250 participants. Each participant generates a yearly revenue of approximately 300,000 Ariary (US$150) from the sale of these products in the communities where they are grown and in Fort Dauphin. ASOS provides technical training in planting and cultivating techniques and the proper establishment and maintenance of a garden, while distributing supplies, including seeds, watering cans, wheelbarrows and shovels. Participants are currently undergoing training in insecticide spraying and treatment, as well as acquiring skills in composting. The continual reinforcement of participants capacities is key to the success of the programme and refresher courses are frequent. Seeds were not previously produced in the Anosy region. Instead, those originating from Antananarivo and Fianarantsoa are supplied by local vendors. Acknowledging the demand, the project has begun to supply locally furnished seeds. Recently established gardens have been planted with seeds produced during last year’s harvest. Seed production is envisioned to continue, with the project supplying and selling seeds in surrounding communities and Fort Dauphin. Kiosks, in which participants can sell their products in Fort Dauphin and in QMM’s housing complexes, are also planned for the future. Public radio advertisements publicise this initiative every Thursday evening. A fair to showcase products was held in Ampasy Nahampoana in 2010. In 2011, this event expanded to Fort Dauphin. Each participant uses their individual plot of land for the production of vegetables. Participants engage in insecticide treatment training courses. 49
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