Review of Zula integrated community development programme (ZICDP)

Abstract

Since 1991 the Centre for International Environment and Development Studies, Noragric (Noragric) has been engaged to assist the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (NORAD) in the management and administration of the Sahel-Suden-Ethiopia (SSE) Programme that funds projects implemented by nongovernmental organisations (NGO) in Sudan, Ethiopia and Eritrea. The agreement defines Noragric's role and mandate as being an advisor for NORAD after having reviewed projects for their compliance with SSE objectives. Noragric should also act as technical advisor for the NGOs involved in implementing such projects and, based on knowledge and experiences gained, provide forums for the communication and sharing of experiences and increased collaboration among NGOs.

Norwegian Church Aid Eritrea (NCA Eritrea) had submitted application for SSE funding in support of the Zula Integrated Community Development Programme (ZICDP). A three year project covering the period 1996-1998 was prepared based on the findings and recommendations of a Baseline study conducted in 1994 which was funded by NORAD. The application was approved with an allocation of NOK 2,517,500 for 1996 on condition that the project be reviewed in 1996. Toere were some outstanding questions and issues which this review was intended to clearify. A Noragric team was sent to Eritrea for this purpose in accordance with the above mentioned agreement.