Activities
Field_visit of the WASCAL team at the RECC_LUM pilot_site in Bulock, The Gambia
WASCAL team made a field_visit at the RECC_LUM pilot_site in Bulock, The Gambia. On the sidelines of the CS4RRA Stocktaking Conference in Banjul, The Gambia, the WASCAL team visited the pilot site in Bulock. Guided by Dr_SONKO_Ebrima from The Gambia team, WASCAL team, which is part of this RECC_LUM project, was able to exchange with […]
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Visiting the Sanyang FishLanding site
RECC_LUM Project Researchers recently visited the Sanyang FishLanding site on a spot check during a data collection exercise. During the visit, the team identified numerous challenges facing the landing site. From infrastructure issues to environmental concerns, it’s clear that urgent intervention is needed to address the situation.
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RECC_LUM Project members in Gambia_Today emission on GRTS radio
The program Gambia_Today, hosted by Ousman_Manneh on GRTS, recently featured a discussion on the RECC_LUM Project and key Climate Change issues. Prof_Sidat_Yaffa, Dr_Ebrima_Sonko
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Tanks and Solar System Installation in Bulock and Foni Berefet District
Exciting progress at the pilot site in Bulock! We’ve successfully installed the solar system and tanks, marking a significant step forward. This installation is a key milestone towards our goal of providing sustainable solutions for the community in Bulock, Foni Berefet District, West Coast Region. Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to drive […]
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Partners meeting took place on September 24th, 2024
On September 24th, 2024, a virtual meeting was held with partners of the RECC-LUM project, involving HAW Hamburg University, University of The Gambia and WASCAL Competence Center. Professor Walter Leal from the Hamburg University of Applied Sciences (Germany) opened the meeting with a welcome, highlighting the importance of teamwork. Team Gambia shared updates on their […]
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Identification of the borehole drilling spot at the pilot site
During this visit, our team engaged in a discussion with the water engineer, who identified the optimal location for drilling the borehole based on several key factors. The engineer explained these considerations to the beneficiary farmers at the pilot site, ensuring they understood the process and the reasoning behind the selected spot.
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Socioeconomic study at the pilot site
These activities included one-on-one interview with the beneficiary farmers, focusing on the current state of their livelihoods prior to the project’s intervention.
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Training of data collectors for pilot site data collection
During the training, data collectors were instructed on the survey tools and the translation of questions into the local language before data collection. This preparation ensures that the data collectors fully understand the questions and can accurately transcribe the required data using tablets.
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