The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) Livelihood Restoration Programme (LRP), implemented by CFU Tanzania since November 2023, focuses on restoring and improving the livelihoods of Project Affected Households (PAHs) along the pipeline corridor. The programme aims to ensure sustainable agricultural productivity, food security, and long-term economic resilience.
KEY PROJECT DETAILS
- Project Name: EACOP Livelihood Restoration Programme (LRP)
- Duration: 2023 – December 2026
- Focus Area: Livelihood Restoration / Climate Smart Agriculture
- Coverage: Singida, Dodoma, Manyara, Tanga
- Implementing Organization: CFU Tanzania
- Beneficiaries: 3,228 Project Affected Households (PAHs)
PROJECT OVERVIEW
The EACOP LRP programme is designed to support Project Affected Households in restoring and enhancing their agricultural livelihoods. Through targeted training and practical support, farmers are equipped with skills in Conservation Agriculture, Good Agronomic Practices, soil fertility management, and climate-smart farming techniques. The programme ensures that affected households not only recover but achieve improved productivity and resilience.
KEY ACTIVITIES
- Training farmers on Conservation Agriculture and Climate Smart Agriculture
- Promotion of good agronomic practices and soil fertility management
- Farmer field demonstrations and practical training sessions
- Land preparation support and input distribution
- Training on post-harvest handling and farm planning
- Continuous advisory and extension support to farmers
IMPACT
- Reached 3,228 Project Affected Households
- 99% of beneficiaries successfully contacted and trained
- 99.9% achievement of livelihood restoration targets (LRA 1–3)
- Improved agricultural productivity and food security
- Strengthened farmer capacity in sustainable farming practices
- Enhanced long-term economic resilience of participating households