Save Valley Irrigation Development Project

Mozambique

The project will construct irrigation schemes in the towns of Chimunda and Paunda, each of which will cover around 1,000 ha. Civil works will include: building supply canals to bring water from the Save River to each scheme; construction of pumping stations; construction of access roads and bridges; procurement of electric pumps, generators and other equipment; establishment of a rural credit scheme for beneficiaries for the first cropping season; provision of inputs and agricultural tools provided. The irrigation works will help reduce smallholders’ dependence on rainfed agriculture. The project will also provide short-term produce storage facilities, which will help reduce spoilage.