<p class="MsoNormal">The Majang multipurpose development project is one of the three short term projects proposed as part of the Baro-Akobo-Sobat multipurpose water resources development study project. The three short term projects are based on the sustainable development of water resources. They aim at providing inter-sectoral benefits and improving people's livelihoods in the sub-basin. The project area is Dunchaye kebele (Godere woreda, Majang zone). This short term project has been designed in accordance with the major needs of the area: improvement of food security, economic development, access to the markets and protection of the forests (the project is located within a biosphere reserve) The Majang multipurpose development project is based on the following components:</p>
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<li class="MsoNormal">Micro-hydropower: this is particularly indicated as this remote area is not going to be connected to the national electric grid. A first assessment of the potential of the Dunchaye river gives a production of 1 GWHrs/annum.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Small scale irrigation: 220 ha for the following crops: maize, sorghum, potatoes, soybeans, dry beans, avocados and vegetables.</li>
<li>Aquaculture: an initial development of 20 ponds is proposed</li>
<li>Watershed management: livelihood based watershed management activities are proposed such as bee keeping, reforestation and fruit production</li>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Majang development project is located in the Dunchaye kebele within the Godere woreda (Majang zone) Gambela Region, Ethiopia. The Majang Project, which will draw water from the Duchaye River, has four components, namely (a) micro-hydropower development for the remotely located area that is not connected to the national grid. A 0.16 MW power plant will be constructed that will generate 1 GWh/annum; (b) equipping 220 ha for irrigation; (c) construct 20 fish ponds, each of surface 200 m<sup>2</sup>; and training farmers in aquaculture; (d) improving watershed management through reforestation, rehabilitation of degraded areas, planting of fruit trees and supporting alternative livelihood activities like beekeeping.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Â The Majang River Multipurpose Development Project is one of the three short term projects proposed as part of the Baro-Akobo-Sobat (BAS) Multipurpose Water Resources Development Study Project. The BAS Project itself was part of the initial 7 sub-projects of the Integrated Development of Eastern Nile (IEDN) Project. Activities under the project commenced in 2008-20012 funded with a seed grant from the Netherlands and French governments. Later on, project preparation activities were carried out with funding from the African Water Facility and NEPAD-IPPF. These included the feasibility study for the Majang Multipurpose project funded by the African Water Facility in 2015-2017.</p>
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<p>The Majang multipurpose project is located within the Ethiopian part of the Baro-Akobo-Sobat (BAS) subbasin. This project aims at taking advantage of the numerous opportunities to develop water resources in this area of the basin to address the needs of local communities. With the large network of streams, there is an opportunity to develop micro-hydropower for local reticulation and improve livelihoods. The project is designed to be a multipurpose project and the following components are integrated:</p>
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<li>Micro-hydropower</li>
<li>Small scale irrigation</li>
<li>Aquaculture</li>
<li>Watershed managemen</li>
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