Enhancing Resilience Through Integrated Watershed Management: Lessons from the Titukulane Project in Malawi
The Titukulane program implemented watershed interventions in Zomba and Mangochi districts to address critical challenges in soil conservation, water resource management, and socio-economic resilience. These interventions focused on restoring degraded landscapes, enhancing agricultural productivity, and improving water availability for agricultural and domestic use. The program actively engaged over 7,000 households across 23 watersheds, highlighting a strong commitment to community-driven approaches in building sustainable solutions. This policy brief is based on an evaluation that utilized a mixed-methods approach to analyze the outcomes of these interventions.
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