Niger - Tahoua Region Water Harnessing Project (PMET)

The Tahoua Water Harnessing Project (PMET) is part of the poverty alleviation strategy and is hinged on the Government’s agricultural policy which seeks rational management natural water resources and food security. The project, identified in 1990, is one of the first attempts by the Government directed at implementing this policy. It involves construction of structures (small dams or weirs), establishment and development of 12 210 ha, improvement of livestock production including an increase in the herd numbers by 2,450 cattle, 21,660 sheep and 17,260 goats. There are four main components: Development, Enhancement, Accompaniment actions, and Implementation Unit. The project will also bring about improvement with regard to quality and availability of water and fodder and livestock productivity. Its implementation will aid poverty reduction through redistribution of income estimated at CFA F 2,098 million yearly in the area.