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No Crê: Water for the sustainable development of the Planalto Norte

Thematic Area
Water, energy and Food
Location
Porto Novo, Cabo Verde
Application Areas
Water Resources
Scope

Entity

Description

The project aims to promote the sustainable development of the communities of Planalto Norte through access to potable water for human consumption, agriculture and livestock and the use of clean technologies that contribute to the mitigation of climate change and the creation of sustainable employment mechanisms and population fixation. The Planalto Norte is an area in the interior of the municipality of Porto Novo, island of Santo Antão, Cape Verde, with a population of 685 inhabitants.

Objectives

  • Promote the sustainable development of the communities of Planalto Norte, through access to drinking water, agriculture and livestock

Results

Population, livestock and agriculture with access to drinking water through the solar energy production system

Population more sensitive to the efficient use of water

Increasing the economic profitability of livestock and agricultural production

Women involved in active community life

Community Support Center running

Internationally announced project