The project has addressed women as an important part of the target group, due to their
role in crop and livestock production as well as in the communities‟ activities. The
project contributed to increase gender awareness within all its line departments and
communities so that women were enabled to play a more active role in local
governance. However, less of than the planned target of 50% of women participate in
project management and decision making was achieved. In addition, women
representatives in the Water User Committees are far below the planned target