PEM East Africa

PEMconsult East Africa in association with WEMA Consult conducted a poverty and social impact assessment for the Sustainable Management of Mineral Resources Programme (SMMRP) with the aim of informing the project on the poverty reduction effectiveness of sector reforms and SMMRP implementation. The PSIA examined the assumptions underlying mineral sector reforms, evaluated the potential poverty and social impact of the 2009 Mineral Policy on mining communities, assessed the short and the long-term implications of the Mineral Policy of 2009, and provided policy options for maximization of the benefit of the Mineral Policy. The study involved a broad range of stakeholders in a debate on the reforms that were being considered.

PEMconsult East Africa conducted a socio-economic survey to determine the magnitude of resettlement, associated costs and key issues to be considered for a Resettlement Action Plan in accordance with international and nationally accepted guidelines. Furthermore, the study investigated the project’s impact on women, youth, children and poorer segments of the project area. In addition, the project analysed existing land tenure arrangements and coverage of portable water supply and sanitation, the mechanism available for management and maintenance of water supply infrastructure, the economic situation and the capacity to pay, as well as perceptions regarding roles and responsibilities. Advice was also provided on the proposed tenure arrangements for future smallholder schemes.

PEMconsult East Africa carried out a comprehensive analysis of the gaps between policy and implementation of national policies, legislative reforms and global commitments to promote gender equality. The underlying impediments to gender equality in the country were also analysed, for further understanding on the underlying causes and how to address them. The conceptual framework to guide analysis was based on an assessment of the existing institutional framework and systems to promote gender equality, such as: a) the mechanisms in place to hold responsible officials and/or stakeholders, b) mechanisms in place to monitor progress and results, and c) challenges in implementing projects promoting gender equality, such as the capacity of actors to play their assigned roles and responsibilities, and understand national policies and international protocols.

PEMconsult East Africa was contracted by WWF Tanzania, with quality assurance by the Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association (WIOMSA), to undertake a situation analysis of the Seascape Collaborative Management of Marine and Coastal Resources Programme implemented in Rufiji delta-Mafia-Kilwa coastal areas (RUMAKI) and aimed at obtaining sustainable and improved livelihoods of the surrounding communities. The consultancy produced a programme document that outlines the scope, duration, aim, objectives, strategies, outputs and monitoring indicators for the second phase of the RUMAKI Seascape Programme. Prior to preparing the programme document, the situation analysis was to be undertaken to inform the programme.

PEMconsult East Africa was contracted by Afrikan Image to undertake a monitoring and process evaluation of the Communication in Rural Business Component of an IFAD funded Rural Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Support Programme (MUVI). MUVI was implemented by the Tanzania Small Industries Development Organisation (SIDO) to empower rural entrepreneurs, micro, small and medium scale farmers and businesses, with agro-processing and farming methods, and to offer opportunities for the rural entrepreneurs to access information on markets and market prices, loans and credit schemes, among others, in order to improve quality of their products, expand their businesses and increase yield. The overall objective was to reduce rural income poverty and to improve livelihoods of the poorest groups. The programme was piloted with five value chains: dairy products, cassava, citrus fruits, oranges and pineapples, sunflower, and tomatoes.