Tamkeen: working with communities and empowering a local NGO, Tunisia
Key Facts
FUNDING SCHEME Capability & Capacity
VALUE £196,912
WHERE Tunisia
Summary
The Tamkeen project aims to promote biodiversity conservation and poverty reduction in the Oued Ezzen National Park region by strengthening the capacity of the local NGO, ADES. It focuses on in-depth training in financial management, project design, and technical fields like environmental conservation, empowering ADES to operate independently and meet international donor standards. By developing efficient systems and engaging local communities through projects in agroforestry and waste management, the initiative ensures long-term sustainability and community-driven conservation and development efforts.
Bridging the biodiversity financing gap: Blending public and private capital for nature-positive outcomes that foster human-elephant coexistence in India.
